Actually france and spain are where the
cutting edge spinal therapies are being
developed. Also in germany. I cannot
remember the name of the clinic in germany
but it is the most cutting edge out there.
Pro-disc is the next on the plate for the
food and drug administration (fda) to
approve. This should happen this year
around april or may. Charite was approved
on oct 27, 2004 and so it was really early
into its approval that I received it.
Charite is only used in one level in the
us but in europe I believe it is being
used in 2 or even 3 levels. Pro-disc is
being used in 3 levels from l1/l2 all the
way to l5/s1. If your doctor isnt looking
at this new technology, you should look to
another authority for orthopedic spine
surgery. "old-school" medicine isnt
always good when it is your spine. :)
fusion isnt a terrible prognosis, it has
been the standard for many years. It
works for thousands each year and so if
you are a candidate for fusion, go for it.
Florida spine institute does do surgery on
many people each year that are from europe
and so if you are interested, you may want
to go to the website and email them. Dr.
Scott webb is my surgeon and I would trust
my entire life in his hands, he is a
fantastic doctor! Great bedside manner as
well as well versed in all that is spine.
Www.Floridaspineinstitute.
Com
shoot man, you could have back surgery on
holiday here in the us and let your wife
and children (id you have them) have fun
in the florida sun. Clearwater florida is
where the doctors are located. About 4 or
5 minutes from the beach and 15 minutes
from the airport. (tampa international)
