I don't know about backs but I do know that my rotator cuff was torn. I had a stem cell/PRP injection and my shoulder has never felt better and there is no longer a visible tear. I would absolutely try it on a disc if need be without hesitation.

how long dose this disc last? whats the life span

Here's what I posted in another TBI video minutes ago - Sixteen weeks ago (tomorrow), Dr. Blumenthal and his team at Texas Back Institute/Center for Disc Replacement, in Plano Texas, surgically implanted a Pro Disc C Vivo artificial disc between my C5 and C6 vertebrae. This after my home area (Tennessee) neck surgeon, told me, "The only thing I can do to help you is to fuse three levels on your neck." I would have commented sooner, except for the first time in years, I'm out doing everything that I want to do. Basically, everything that Dr. B discusses in this video, is how my experiences have gone. 100% positive! I couldn't be happier with the results! The pain is completely gone. I had mild discomfort for a few days about a week after surgery, that Tylenol took care of. The numbness in my fingers (both hands) is almost gone, and my ability to do fine motor-skill functions has mostly returned. My use of NSAIDs now is basically zero. Prior to surgery, I ate them like M&M's. The bottom line is that I have nothing but praise for the entire team at TBI! From the janitor, that I spoke with, while walking off the anesthesia that day, to Jessica, Jessie, Katie, and everybody else including Dr. B himself, the entire team is top notch!

Sixteen weeks ago, Dr. Blumenthal and his team at Texas Back Institute/Center for Disc Replacement, in Plano Texas, surgically implanted a Pro Disc C Vivo artificial disc between my C5 and C6 vertebrae. This after my home area (Tennessee) neck surgeon, told me, "The only thing I can do to help you is to fuse three levels on your neck." I would have commented sooner, except for the first time in years, I'm out doing everything that I want to do. Basically, everything that Dr. B discusses in this video, is how my experiences have gone. 100% positive! I couldn't be happier with the results! The pain is completely gone. I had mild discomfort for a few days about a week after surgery, that Tylenol took care of. The numbness in my fingers (both hands) is almost gone, and my ability to do fine motor-skill functions has mostly returned. My use of NSAIDs now is basically zero. Prior to surgery, I ate them like M&M's. The bottom line is that I have nothing but praise for the entire team at TBI! From the janitor, that I spoke with, while walking off the anesthesia that day, to Jessica, Jessie, Katie, and everybody else including Dr. B himself, the entire team is top notch!

Probably doesn’t help that I have scoliosis I got slipped disc a few years ago and just got another one

You've lost weight Dr , good job 🎉

Diagnosed at 28 and been living with it for 8 years. Its very painful for me

Thank you for the informative video!

Hi doc, i'm from indonesia i would like to know the cost of doing replacement 2 level on my s1 l5 l4 and i'll be paying by cash without insurrance tq?

Absolutely an amazing presentation. I'm just a patient that has back surgery (not by Texas Back Institute) and learned a lot about future spine surgeries from this. Who knows, maybe someday, I will be able to take advantage of some of these technologies coming down the pike.

Dr. Derman! Is one of the best back & spin doctors I believe in the world! I highly recommend him! Thank you for helping me regain the quality of my back. It’s been almost 3yrs since my minimum invasive back surgery! The surgery was successful and the team was amazing! I have no limitations or restrictions from the surgery. I’m so grateful and thankful for this doctor who treated me with care and dignity I wasn’t just a number to him and his team, but human that was treated with kindness and respect above all CARE. My experience cannot be rated on a scale its beyond 💯xs. BEST DOC🥇🏆🏅 forever grateful!

I recently saved my mom at 2:30 am called 911 this happened to her, she had the same thing happen. Today my mom got out of icu. Now she has to get the AVM removed and part of her skull put back. She has to first recover for a good month or so before any type of surgery. I’m happy you are ok.

Whats your functionality limitations after a successful lumbar disc replacement? I'm a farmer/rancher late 30s that wants to keep at it. The prednisone injection I get once a year arent going to work for me much longer.

I have that below my buttock very very painful I have had it over a year now and I'm going to see a physchio in a month I'm taking pain medications it sucks to have it by the time I'm done work my back is out sometimes I can barely walk and at times it puts pressure on my spine so my back really goes out and it affects ur legs too I hope they can find a better solution instead of surgery someday

i went to a pain management doctor and he saw my mri and he said that my disc rip which means i don't have a bulging disc instead i have herniated disc. I asked him if the epidural injection only takes the pain away and he told me yes but that it also helps the disc shrink in size which means that it won't be touching the nerve anymore adnd said that it also helps repaid the disc. Is this true in all cases or just for some people? I am in severe pain all day even with strong pain medication!!

I was just told that I need fusion. I am in the process of getting seen at TBI. I look forward to Dr. Blumenthal recomends in my case. I've been in pain for 10 years after an injury in the Army. Relief seems impossible to me but I am trying to hold on to hope.

This is not an accurate timeline. I’m 19 years old and in very good athletic shape. I had a 2 level disc replacement and I’m not able to even light jog for 3 months. As well as taking the bending lifting and twisting very lightly for the first 6 weeks. Full recovery is 6 to 9 months for this procedure

Wow, I didn't know david he did a video he just did my back surgery on July 3 he's a great surgeon told me after 40 years what was wrong on my back I so glad so yes he will fix your back

ty brutha i dont have any problems i js wanted to stay safe 🙏🏼

I’m always find ones in the lower back, I’m always searching for the upper back one but there are never any videos or articles on it

Is ice or heat recommended for lower back pain?

Me with DDD watching this 🫣😨

Why not go in with a bigger cut . Cosmetics would be the least of my worries . I would be quite happy with a foot long cut . Is there a reason for such a tiny hole

I was in a wreck 2 yrs and my lumbar is fused at age 11 from scoliosis, I have had my life ruined since wreck I can’t walk/stand up straight longer than 5-8 min, my lower half of body goes completely numb the only way to describe it is if you’ve ever ran and you push yourself to where your legs feel like jello or noodles , I know I need something and the chiropractor I was sent to after wreck was a joke and actually made it worse and I don’t have insurance but I can’t live like this

They found my scoliosis at age 5 I wore multiple types of braces up until age 11 at which I then refused to wear brace my scoliosis kept on progressing obviously slowed by braces but surgery was inevitable they were hoping I could make it till 16 but I refused at 11 so my lumbar spine was fused with rods so I could grow from lower spine so considering I’m 5’8 I can’t imagine how tall I’d be. I have had 6 kids obviously without an epidural because no anesthesiologist would attempt it. But I’m 37 and just fine I do get some uncomfortableness in cold weather but I’m so used to it it doesn’t phase me

I got this at 36! If it happens young, minimal invasive surgery should be done. I did physical therapy, chiropractic treatment, stretching etc… Nothing helped. Steroid injections are for the elderly because is a band aid that eventually won’t work. I am finally seeing a surgeon. I can’t do this no more at 43. I am Living like a 80 year old.

Not for me, because beside my spinal (lumber) fusion surgery I also had both knees total replacement surgeries. I am walking & biking with my shear will. Perhaps in my next life I will run again.

Don't go see a surgeon unless you have visited all the non_surgeon professionals. The only thing these guys know is to cut you open and they can never tell the truth about complications.

Does Physical Therapy help? I have L4L5 and S1. I was told Physical Therapy can help? Thanks!

I see that this man’s name is Jack Ziegler I would like to find out if he’s related to the founder of the original inter vertebrae disc that was founded in the Netherlands by Dr. Ziegler those spelled different. You know you don’t know, but he does not have an accent. I just found it odd looking on the website today because, I was 20 pounds too overweight to be in the trials back in 2000. That’s what made everything bad for me. I know that the Texas Institute is very good doctor. Guyer was my spine Doctor ❤💯💯💯💯

Am here in 2024❤

❤ This guy is a joy. So glad he is feeling so much better.

I also have scoliosis but it was known since I was born or since I was a toddler but by the time I was in high school I had surgery with rods and pins were inserted.

Not a large incision at all. This seems way less invasive that what I thought it’d be.

I m 56 yrs old male n suffering from low back pain on n often. No herniation or bulge or anythng like that only schmrl’s nodes in L3 and L5. Otherwise ddd whick mri report says. Tried physio therapy n medication also but i m only little better, still can not do regular activities freely. Do you recommend ESI to me ?

Im looking solution for l4-l5-s1 .. i suffering about 8 years. Recently i been told i have ankylosing spondylitis. So is that possibility to get disc replacement surgery if you have ankylosing spondylitis? Thank u

Tens Machines work WONDERS as well as ice packs.

I wish they had thoracic replacement discs. I have two degenerated discs that resulted in facet joint arthritis because it took too long to discover, stupid doctors always diagnosed it as a muscle issue. I also have herniated discs in the lumbar region and would pretty much prefer this to fusion. Both sites cause nerve pinching, lots of pain and problems with my left leg ( drop foot). How long does the incision take to heal?

Yep, as a Federal employee I'm screwed by BCBS FEP whereas lumbar ADR is concerned. Unfortunately, paying out-of-pocket isn't an option....

I will be having this done and was wondering if anyone experienced lower back/hip pain? For me it’s my C5 C6 and I have a spinal cord compression. I have a lot of pain, but the pain in the lower back is unbearable.

FDA is criminal.

Can you recommend anyone in Nc for me? Five years with stenosis,did mild procedure,15 spine injections , pt, massage , chrico. You name it I’ve done it. My neurologist said there’s nothing else he can do.

I would like to see her with this condition and see if that tylenol or Ibuprofen will help with the pain. I and have this and severe central canal stenosis, and I will have surgery next month. But this condition wasn't found until I kept telling my primary doctor this pain was too much olease. I need an MRI and them they found it. It's not easy when your doctors don't really care or listen to us.

Not nearly as horrible and terrifying as ALS.

I have multi level spondylitis in Thoracic spine, Cervical Spine, and Lumbar spine. Now I have an Ascending Aortic Aneurysm. I am wondering if they’re connected?

Im 2 weeks post op from this surgery...recieved 2 discs. Flew to florida from long island, spent 6 days there. Best decision i ever made!!!! Im no longer in pain, and each day im getting stronger. Walking 5 miles a day and feeling amazing. 12 years of constant pain, i just wish i did this earlier

Few aches and pains?!? What! Its all day you stupid cow! Cant stand people that think they know about something but never experienced it before! Its literally 24/7!

Pff

They make it sound so easy

Thank you for sharing. I have fusion surgery scheduled for June 17. I haven't had numbness like you did, just screaming pain from my hip to my foot and lots of buzziness. I've already had one surgery to treat the herniated disk. It wasn't enough. I'm feeling better about this surgery coming up now. Thanks again.