Thank you for your comment. Our practice is located in Phoenix, AZ. If you are interested to see if you are a candidate for surgery or Coflex you can start with a Virtual Second Opinion -www.sciatica.com/virtual-second-opinion/

The BVN can sometimes be seen on the MRI imaging. During the procedure fluoroscopy/x-ray helps us guide the probe tip to the area within the vertebral body where we expect the BVN to be. The tip of the probe heats and can ablate a volumetric area that would encompass with location of the BVN. Nima Salari, MD

@@DISCarizona thanks, in your Toxic annular tear surgery video (comments were turned off), At first, to accurately identify the place of annular tear, what materials do you inject into the disc that called "Dye"? Does it encourage disc degeneration?

For those who are out of state of Arizona you can get a virtual second opinion if you have a current MRI -www.sciatica.com/virtual-second-opinion/

Was this to prevent the facet joints from rubbing against eachother? I have a problem with those in my L4/5 too.

Coflex is used for spinal stenosis. You can learn more about the device here:coflexsolution.com/how-it-works/

Me also. IT has saved my life.

Very sorry that you were having trouble making an appointment. This is our contact/appointment page - www.sciatica.com/contact/

From the FDA Indications - "The coflex® Interlaminar Technology is an interlaminar stabilization device indicated for use in one or two level lumbar stenosis from LI-L5 in skeletally mature patients with at least moderate impairment in function, who experience relief in flexion from their symptoms of leg/buttocks/groin pain, with or without back pain, and who have undergone at least 6 months of non-operative treatment." To determine if the one of our surgeons would consider you would need to make an appointment or get a second opinion from them. We do offer out-state consults and your can use this form and follow instructions on the form. www.sciatica.com/wp-content/uploads/OUT-OF-STATE-CONSULTATION-REQUEST-FORM-2022-09-27.pdf

Yes, absolutely if you are appropriate candidate. Our thorough personalized pain management program is a diagnostic workup that pinpoints the pain generator and ensures an accurate diagnosis. www.sciatica.com/diagnostics-pain-management/

Thank you for posting Paul. How have the results worked out for you?

You dead?

We thank you for your question and would only be able to respond to our own patient success for the right candidates. Here is the data for Coflex versus fusion: coflexsolution.com/clinical-research-data/

Coflex is indicated for one or two levels from L1-L5. That specific question outside of the indications would be up to the spine surgeon and only answered within the context of an physical appointment in the office.

U think no. My Neurosuregon told me, Very dificult to apply. Now i have l4/l5 coflax. And waiting for loosing dics S1/L5 with no solution 😂

Thats so bad Bro, i think thats low impact surgery, have others complex surgery like instrumentación with screws :/

There are always alternative treatments if your spine is indicated as the pain generator. Getting a second opinion can be very helpful.

I used to have this problem too, but i fixed a lot of my symptoms by sleeping on chest side with a pillow under my abdomen. It straightened my spine, muscles to some extent. I re-gained most of my abilities and dont have the ice cold feeling in my back and legs/feet, barometric-sensitive changes anymore. Lower cross syndrome can cause the muscles to be stuck in a way that gives the neuropathy. it will take about 3 months to straighten the spine with sleeping. gentle exercises is also crucial to activating the muscles gradually. I am still considering Coflex for the L4 L5 because its the part of the spine that is tucked internally to the Pelvis and my disc bulged a bit forward and still causes nerve narrowing. The pillow technique is not 100% but atleast 85% improvement for me. I still have other issues like sitting for more than 20 minutes, walking a lot makes legs tight(radiculopathy).

Thank you for choosing Dr. Field. He is an amazing and compassionate surgeon.

Thank you for your comment. You can call the office at (602) 944-2900 or fill out a patient appointment form online and our staff will call you.www.sciatica.com/contact/

Thank you David for sharing your experience with Dr. Abrams. Glad to hear you are doing well.

Lyndon, thank you for your comments. Coflex is an effective treatment for the right candidate. We wish you great success with your upcoming surgery.

I had the Coflex installed in my back about 12 yrs ago.

You can always contact our main office at 602-944-2900 if you'd like to discuss - thank you, and best of luck!

Thank you for leaving a comment. No this patient was not a disc replacement. She had an MIS spinal fusion.

Thank you.

@@DISCarizona I understand but if my back was to be deemed stable and I was able to receive ADR would the disc allow me to rotate? I am a baseball player and I'm trying to keep my motion.

@@jemarioalmond8556 The artificial disc replacement (ADR) was designed to mimic the spine's normal motion. Unlike a spinal fusion that would have no motion at the area fused, ADR can be an excellent alternative for those active athletes who want to maintain a competitive edge. Here is a link to an article we wrote on our website: www.sciatica.com/treatments/next-generation-m6-c-artificial-cervical-disc/. If you are local to the Phoenix area and would like a formal second opinion or make an appointment please feel free to contact our practice: www.sciatica.com/contact/ If you are not local and still like to see one of our surgeons you can fill out this form and we will reach out to you to accommodate your needs: