I just called the local neurosurgeon and they only do the Charite disc, so far. One of the surgeons has done 70 lumbar and 60 cervical disc replacements and has trained others to perform the surgery.
The clinic research dept claims that he is the most experienced surgeon in the South East. She also admitted that the TBI is very good
I'm leaning toward getting a local surgeon to perform the surgery because it would be better for the travel before/after the surgery, routine follow up visits, medication requests, and in case there are any issues. He also may be able to do the surgery sooner than TBI.
Is 70 lumbar ADR surgeries considered good (enough) experience or should I have it done at TBI?
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Paula
37 years young
DDD, minor scoliosis 2003
L4/L5, L5/S1 herniated and bulging, Discogram confirmed
Three spinal nerve blocks, One SI joint nerve block, 8 wks of PT, pain/anti-inflammatory meds
L4/5, L5/S1 ProDisc ADR with Dr. Zigler at Texas
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