Thx Slackwater for your help!
Activ-L artificial disk is in clinical use in Europe & Canada, and it is limited to investigational use in the U.S. from what I have been able to research. In the study, the Activ-L Artificial Disc is being compared with the Synthes Spine ProDisc-L and the DePuy Spine Charite Artificial Disc. My Spine surgeon stated that 50% of the patients will receive the Activ-L, 25% the ProDisc and 25% the Charite. The patients will not know what disc was surgically implanted until 2 yrs later.
I have cut down a tree for all the info I have printed to review regarding these 3 discs!
I'm grateful for all the info provided by patients that have received the ProDisc and Charite, but is there anyone out there that has received the Activ-L disc or is also participating in this clinical study?
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*1990, 1994, 2007 Auto accidents
* 2002 - diagnosed with herniated disc at L5/S1
* 2004 - Vioxx (great!) but pulled by FDA 2 mos. later!
* over 18 yrs. tossed regular naproxin use for chiropractic, yoga/pilates, massage, accupuncture & physical th
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