In the research phase - any experiences with the XL TDR ?
Hello all,
New to the site, live in Australia and I'm a local Sydney based primary care physician. Having recently been through stem cell treatment for my facets which are much healthier now [see my post in regeneration lab], I'm looking at ADR / Fusion options for my two lower lumbar levels which are moderately degenerated and wont last. They are largely asymptomatic but I have lost lordosis and the weight bearing on my facets is and will continue to take a toll. I plan to be proactive.
Having just been through a period where I have managed to re-grow cartilage in my facets via stem cells and PRP, Im very conscious of the impact mechanical movement that an ADR can or may promote, so I have been researching the various prostheses on the market and surgical techniques.
I'm interested in any experiences members have had with the XL-TDR. Its a ball and socket model but because of the lateral technique used to implant it, they leave the ALL and PLL as well as part of the annulus in tact providing more rigidity in the joint. I would be looking to have this put in place at L4-L5 and a STALIF fusion at L5-S1
Any feedback or comment ?
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Lumbar DDD progressing for the last 15 years
Facet joints with mild arthrosis at L4/L5 and L5/S1
Two ESI's only too afraid to have more [causal link to arachnoiditis]
Otherwise suffered in pain on and off
Recently had stem cell treatment for facets which have improved markedly
Looking at hybrid solution in the coming months
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