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Also, remember that you (Morphineman) are not limited to a Charite implant.....there are at least three others that are in the FDA study phase (Prodisc, Maverick and Flexicore)....and at least one of these (prodisc) is at the continued access stage of the study where multiple discs are allowed. The trick with the studies is to get accepted and worked on before the surgeon you choose is out of allotments (ie, they get to do X number of procedures and no more without written authorization from the FDA).

I am just telling you this so you understand the range of your options better....I am not suggesting that one type of disc is better than the other (although I do have my own opinions on this).....Good luck to you friend.