BACKGROUND: The Kineflex lumbar disc is a mechanical, unconstrained, re-centering disc
prosthesis developed in South Africa. The first implantation took place in October 2002. We …

BACKGROUND: The Kineflex lumbar artificial disc replacement device (SpinalMotion,
Mountain View, California) is a semiconstrained, posterior center of rotation, metal-on-metal …

This is the first report of clinical and radiologic outcomes for the CHARITÉ™ artificial disc
with a minimum follow-up of 10 years. A total of 107 patients indicated for total lumbar disc …

The intervertebral disc prosthesis seems to have gained its place in spinal surgery. The first
45 disc replacements (36 patients) performed at our institution have been followed for 5–9 …

Artificial discs have been used in Europe for many years with good results. This technology
has recently been available in the United States on a limited, investigational basis. The …

Background Early and intermediate results have shown that the SB CHARITÉ III total disc
arthroplasty (TDA) favourably compares to spinal fusion, but is associated with fewer …

Arthrodesis of the lumbosacral spine, although satisfactory for a majority of patients, has
long term sequelae in 30% of patients. This is particularly true for adjacent segment …

A lumbar total disc replacement (TDR) is believed to be a promising substitute in the surgical
treatment for lumbar degenerative disc disease. The purpose of this study is to report the …

Purpose of study: Total disc replacement is a surgical procedure that can be considered as
an alternative to spinal fusion, for the treatment of patients with chronic low back pain …

Abstract Purpose The Swiss Federal Office of Public Health demanded a nationwide HTA
registry for lumbar total disc arthroplasty (TDA), to decide about its reimbursement. The goal …