Comments on: Herniated disc – Exciting (breaking) news in the industry http://www.mylifemytravel.com/wolff/2007/08/21/herniated-disc-industry-news/ "A Herniated disc - My story" Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:46:30 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: Natalie http://www.mylifemytravel.com/wolff/2007/08/21/herniated-disc-industry-news/comment-page-1/#comment-1991 Natalie Fri, 24 Aug 2007 09:34:22 +0000 http://www.mylifemytravel.com/wolff/2007/08/21/herniated-disc-industry-news/#comment-1991 Hi Geoff, Thanks for your questions. In response to those, number one, as I mentioned, disc replacement surgery is a very new technique. There are only a few surgeons in Australia currently performing the procedure. Thus, I have not had any direct experience dealing with patients who have had a disc replacement. Success rate is between 80-90% for suitable candidates. Disadvantages include the fact that the replacement is prone to wear and tear and may lose integrity over time. As with any other form of spinal surgery, there are always general risks associated with back operations. Cheers, Natalie This information is informative only and shouldn’t be used to diagnose or treat any ailment, disease [or anything else]. Hi Geoff,

Thanks for your questions. In response to those, number one, as I mentioned, disc replacement surgery is a very new technique. There are only a few surgeons in Australia currently performing the procedure. Thus, I have not had any direct experience dealing with patients who have had a disc replacement.

Success rate is between 80-90% for suitable candidates.

Disadvantages include the fact that the replacement is prone to wear and tear and may lose integrity over time. As with any other form of spinal surgery, there are always general risks associated with back operations.

Cheers,

Natalie

This information is informative only and shouldn’t be used to diagnose or treat any ailment, disease [or anything else].

]]> By: Geoff http://www.mylifemytravel.com/wolff/2007/08/21/herniated-disc-industry-news/comment-page-1/#comment-1989 Geoff Thu, 23 Aug 2007 22:56:18 +0000 http://www.mylifemytravel.com/wolff/2007/08/21/herniated-disc-industry-news/#comment-1989 Hi, I was wondering if you have met anyone who's had a disc replacement? Do you have stats on the success rates? What are the downsides? Thank you, Geoff Hi,

I was wondering if you have met anyone who’s had a disc replacement? Do you have stats on the success rates? What are the downsides?

Thank you, Geoff

]]> By: Wolff http://www.mylifemytravel.com/wolff/2007/08/21/herniated-disc-industry-news/comment-page-1/#comment-1985 Wolff Tue, 21 Aug 2007 11:58:26 +0000 http://www.mylifemytravel.com/wolff/2007/08/21/herniated-disc-industry-news/#comment-1985 This is an interesting blog entry on where to have your surgery: <a href="http://blognet.msptx.com/lloydbrys/2007/08/21/spinal-fusion-surgery-destination-india/" rel="nofollow">Spinal Fusion Surgery - Destination India</a> This is an interesting blog entry on where to have your surgery:

Spinal Fusion Surgery – Destination India

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