Jim - Dr. Ritter-Lang's first American

    2003 - Lumbar Disc Replacement L4/5

    After years of suffering, I avoided fusion, discovered Disc Replacement, went to Germany and had a wonderful experience...  

    Jim - Dr. Ritter-Lang's first American

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    4/5/03 "I awoke in the ICU, their version of a recovery room, soon after surgery and was told all had gone well. There was no back pain to speak of, due to a nice morphine drip, although I had a true sense that my disc pain was gone."

    11/20/03 Over 6 months since my ADR, all is well, riding my bike, playing soccer, skiing next week! Still don't think heavy lifting is a good idea, although there is no pain to speak of. No meds, not even a Tylenol!

    4/5/04 One year since ADR! Life is good, skiing, bike riding, rode all the rollercoasters an Disney World last week, basketball turns out to be a little painful the next day, I can lift 55lbs (my daughter) now, no problem. ADR is the best thing I ever did for myself!

    02/23/11 Almost 8 years now, golfing, skiing, still limiting lifting to 60lbs to protect my L3/4.

    08/11/2011 Well, for some months now I have been noticing increased pain in my back, mild but annoying. After consultation and x-rays it appears I am developing what is defined as facet arthrosis from post-op hyper-activity of the Charite disc. It seems this is caused by the design of these early ball-in-socket disc replacement implants. I have been using natural anti-inflamitories for my other joints for years and this seems to have some effect on this new pain.

    10 years now, golfing, skiing, still limiting lifting to 60 lbs to protect my L3/4 it appears I am developing what is defined as facet arthrosis from post-op hyper-activity of the Charite disc. It seems this is caused by the design of these early ball-in-socket disc replacement implants.

    Read Jim's Disc Replacement Story here > >


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