New XLIF procedure for lumbar curves

[Sherie]

I just found this on the internet, I thought it was interesting. I wish it was something I could have looked into prior to my daughter's surgery. I wonder if they can use a combination of fusion for the upper curve and this XLIF for an s-curve?

http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=news/health&id=5910673

[Mom37]

Very interesting. I wonder if this is done for herniated discs? Thanks for the interesting find. I hope that it will be a great option to many people.

[rtremb]

Thanks for sharing this Sherie - that is really interesting. Sounds like a big improvement for the patients.
Did you get the impression the doctors were only fusing one vertebrae rather than several?
Ruth

[Sherie]

Hi Shirley

I think it might be used for a herniated discs. Let me know if you need info. on this doctor.

Hi Ruth

It's good hearing from you. I've been keeping up with Esme's rolfing, it sounds like that's going very well for her. I'll keep my fingers crossed!

Yes, I had the impression it was one level, but they didn't go into enough detail to know for sure. Did you ever find out about the fusionless scoliosis Dr. Rivard is working on?

[rtremb]

I think it is in clinical trials in the U.S. right now. Will try to find and post the link.
Ruth

[Mom37]

[QUOTE=Sherie]Hi Shirley

I think it might be used for a herniated discs. Let me know if you need info. on this doctor.

Sherie,

Yes I would be interested in this information for my husband. Thank you.

[Suzy]

I watched this video three times to see if I was missing anything. It is so VAGUE talking about how it can help with a lumbar curve, if at all. I can see how it would work for a degenerative disc as it is putting something in the disc area to hold it "open" so to speak. I've seen cages used for this in the past. I would be willing to bet the lady who was on this video didn't have her curve straightened, just disc space opened up and possibly that is what relieved her pain. And haven't those of you who are now out of pain noticed you are able to stand up straight now??!! I'm no Dr. but definetly a skeptic!

I would love to send a letter to this Dr. and ask a LOT of questions the reporter should/could have. But then I remember the majority of the world has no clue about scoliosis let alone treatment or surgeries. (Thus not enough info to ask the right questions.) I am all for new technology but I want the facts, not smoke and mirrors.

Sherie, If you have info as to how to contact him I would love it. I will keep you all informed if I find anything out...........

[Sherie]

Here is a link to the clinic that he works in:

http://www.rbjc.com/pages/etminan.php

I took Sheena here for her initial scoli. consult but not to see this doctor.

You have made some valid points and it will be interesting to hear what you find out.