Revolutionizing Herniated Disc Surgery
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THE RISKS OF

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LUMBAR DISCECTOMY SURGERY ARE REAL

Do It Right the First Time with Barricaid.

Reduce the Need for Reoperation.

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For Patients

Spinal injuries can be debilitating. The pain they cause can keep you from working, enjoying the activities you love, and can lead to further degenerative issues. The Barricaid® device was designed to prevent needless suffering and make your first spine surgery your last.

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Real Patients. Real Success.

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Recovery After
Failed Discectomy
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Road
To Recovery
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Physical
Therapist's Journey

Am I at higher risk for a repeat herniation?

If you are reading this article, it is probably because your herniated disc hasn’t responded to nonsurgical treatments. Your doctor has probably recommended a discectomy surgery as an effective approach for relieving your pain. Before you proceed, however, you should be aware of the potential risks.

If the defect in your disc is larger than a standard pencil-top eraser, your chances of reherniation — and a return to debilitating pain — are one-in-four. Based on currently available clinical research1, your chances of having a defect of that size, once the surgeon starts the discectomy, are one-in-three.

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A new way forward

The pressure on your spine throughout the course of a typical day is enormous—roughly 10 times the pressure of a standard car tire. That is the key reason why leaving a large defect behind after a discectomy presents a substantial risk of reherniation. If a large hole remains, additional disc material can be easily pushed out, potentially causing a repeat of symptoms, requiring additional surgery. A fusion may even be required.

Enter the Barricaid implant. After a discectomy, Barricaid anchors to your healthy bone and allows for a barrier to be placed that plugs the hole in the disc. This does not restrict motion and allows your surgeon to preserve more of your disc. This results in an 81% reduction in reoperation for reherniation.

Barricaid is built for the long haul. It’s designed to withstand the 330 pounds per square inch of pressure placed on your spine—strong enough to support everyday activities and allow you to reclaim the lifestyle you had before herniation. With Barricaid, you’ll get your life back.

Dr. Michael Smith – New York, NY – describes discectomy with the Barricaid device.

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References
  1. LE Miller et al. Association of Annular Defect Width After Lumbar Discectomy With Risk of Symptom Recurrence and Reoperation. Spine 2018
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Testimonials

“If someone was considering Barricaid, based on my own experience, I would recommend it. I’ve been very happy with my results and my experience so far.”
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“For anyone out there who is thinking about Barricaid I think it should be a no brainer, honestly, just because the confidence it’ll give you in doing the things that you love.”
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“Now that I have Barricaid device, I’ve got back the life I used to have and the life that I want to continue having. I’m definitely a happier person now.”
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“When I was hurting so bad, I wanted somebody to say, it can get better. You can get this device put in, you can get this surgery, and your life will be so much better. I want other people to know that if they’re going through this that it can get better”
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