Regaining complete mobility is always the goal. The repair of the diseased spinal segments often results in an even better mobility. Patients with an indication for (even complex) motion preserving lumbar solutions generally return to a fully active lifestyle again. This includes strenuous professional or leisure time activities without restrictions.

Pain is subjective and individually different. There are basically three post-surgical stages: The immediate post op pain management may include epidural catheter, opiates, narcotics, and anti-inflammatory medication. During rehabilitation, the pain management needs to be adjusted according to the individual demand. During the third stage pain medication will be gradually tapered off. The ultimate goal is a life without pain medication. When this is achieved is also individually different and can be expected after 2 weeks to 6 months.

You may be eligible if you experience chronic neck or back pain from disc degeneration or herniation and haven’t improved with conservative treatments. Artificial Disc Replacement (ADR) offers lasting pain relief, preserves natural spine movement, and gets you back quickly to an active, pain-free lifestyle.

In Germany, all medical devices (which includes spinal implants) must have undergone extensive scientific evaluation and have a proven track record. Using nonfusion technology, Germany has a long tradition of over 25 years. We only use surgical techniques that have been approved by the German authorities and provide an advantage to other methods.

It is your body, and you owe it to yourself to know all you can about what is involved before you decide if a surgical procedure is right for you. Seeing actual results in real patients may help you in your decision process. You should see a red flag when testimonials date back quite some time. Development in spine surgery is progressing rapidly – the surgeon you trust with your treatment should be experienced as well as familiar with state-of-the-art technology.