Did you know that large holes left in the disc after a discectomy are responsible for 70% of reherniations?
Younger, healthier patients with a moderately preserved disc height are at a high risk for reherniation (painful symptoms reoccur), and second spine surgery. Operations at the same level are the No. 1 risk factor for disability— so it is important to evaluate all of your options.
Barricaid is the only FDA-approved device proven to reduce the need for reoperation for reherniation by 81%*.
Successful discectomy surgery relieves sciatica pain but if the hole in the disc is not closed, some patients may need a second surgery
A spine surgeon will typically recommend a straightforward procedure called a discectomy after diagnosing you with one of the following:
- Herniated, Slipped, or Bulging disc
- Sciatica
- Nerve compression
- Pinched nerve
- Disc rupture
During a Discectomy, the surgeon reaches the damaged disc from the back of the spine, through the muscles and bone. A portion of the damaged disc is removed, but a hole is often left in the outer ring of the disc (annulus). If left untreated, the large hole may cause a second disc herniation, resulting in the return of symptoms and a greater chance of disability.
Why Does Discectomy with Barricaid Makes Sense?
Barricaid, a new FDA-approved medical device, is specifically designed to close the hole in your disc following a discectomy. Barricaid, combined with your discectomy procedure, is proven to significantly reduce your chance of needing a second operation. In a study of more than 500 patients, it proved 95% effective in preventing reoperation for reherniation.
- The only FDA-approved device for reducing disc reherniation
- Reduces the need for a second surgery
- Significant reduction in time away from work compared to discectomy only
- Revolutionary technology
- Implanted during a standard discectomy procedure
- No additional cuts
- ~15 Minutes extra time after the discectomy is complete
- Helps reduce debilitating pain
- Helps minimize the risks of long-term disability
- Do it right the first time
- *https://info.barricaid.com/7studies
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