There were 83 patients in the study and a total of 121 discs implanted.
Here are five things to know about the device:
1. The pain scores available for 80 patients showed significant improvement over 24 months after surgery, both in single-level and multi-level procedures.
2. The disc is a compressible core prosthesis and can be used as an alternative to fusion.
3. The study also showed initial device safety and effectiveness for one or more levels in the lumbar spine.
4. Orthopedic surgeon Karsten Ritter-Lang presented the studies and performed many disc replacement procedures using the M6 device.
5. The disc is designed to preserve motion and avoid various fusion-related complications.
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