A new surgery for lumbar disc disease without fusion
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests a surgical technique that treats a damaged disc in your lower back without permanently fusing the bones together. It may be an option if you have had at least 3 months of other treatments like physical therapy or medication and they have not helped enough.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with degenerative lumbar spondylosis (wear and tear in your lower spine).
- You have tried at least 3 months of non-surgical treatments (like therapy or medicine) without good relief.
- Your imaging shows only one disc level is causing the problem.
- You do not have spine instability, a severe slipped vertebra, or serious bone thinning (osteoporosis).
- You do not have active infections, tumors, or major heart, liver, or kidney disease.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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