Patient Stories
Brooke
Diagnosis: Stress Fractures
Therapy: Minimally invasive spinal fusion
Minimally invasive spine surgery helped Brooke achieve her dreams of becoming a teacher and a mother. Read Brooke's patient story.
Janice
Diagnosis: Herniated Discs
Therapy: Minimally invasive discectomy
Thanks to minimally invasive spine surgery using the METRx® System, Janice enjoyed a quick recovery and was happy to be able to stand in her daughter's wedding! Read Janice's patient story.
Joanne
Diagnosis: Spinal Stenosis and Degenerative Disc Disease
Therapy: Minimally invasive spinal fusion
Six months after her minimally invasive spine surgery, former low back pain sufferer Joanne was back to running marathons. Read Joanne's patient story.
Michael
Diagnosis: Herniated Disc
Therapy: Minimally invasive discectomy
The day of his minimally invasive spine surgery, Michael arrived at the hospital "dragging his leg like Quasimodo." Later that day, he was looking forward to resuming his normal lifestyle. Read Michael's patient story.
Trish
Diagnosis: Spondylolisthesis
Therapy: Minimally invasive spinal fusion
Back on the competition track and flying the friendly skies, Trish says her minimally invasive spine surgery with the CD HORIZON® SEXTANT® System is "a great success." Read Trish's patient story.
It is important that you discuss the potential risks, complications, and benefits of the METRx® System and CD HORIZON® SEXTANT® System with your doctor prior to receiving treatment, and that you rely on your physician's judgment. Only your doctor can determine whether you are a suitable candidate for this treatment.
As you read this please keep in mind that all treatment and outcome results are specific to the individual patient. Results may vary. Complications, such as infection, blood loss, or nerve damage are some of the potential adverse risks of spinal surgery. Please consult your physician for a complete list of indications, warnings, precautions, adverse events, clinical results, and other important medical information.
