Total Lumbar Disc Prosthesis and Subsequent Work Activity at at Least Five Years After Total Lumbar Disc Replacement

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF VALENCIA · May 16, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how well patients who received a lumbar disc prosthesis—an artificial disc that replaces a damaged disc in the lower back—are able to return to work after at least five years. The goal is to find out how many people have gone back to their original job, how many have had to change jobs, and how many are not able to work at all due to their condition. This research is important because traditional surgery for back problems often limits patients' ability to return to work, while a disc prosthesis aims to maintain movement in the spine, potentially allowing for a better recovery.

To participate in the trial, you need to be at least 18 years old and have specific back issues like a herniated or degenerative disc. However, if you have had previous back surgeries, like a discectomy or spinal fusion, you won't be able to join this study. If you are eligible and choose to participate, you will help researchers understand the long-term benefits of this treatment, which could ultimately improve care for future patients with similar back problems.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age over 18 years with symptomatic lumbar degenerative disc herniation and/or lumbar disc herniation.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Any patient who BEFORE the implantation of a complete lumbar disc prosthesis had undergone any other type of surgical intervention on the lumbar spine. In particular, patients who had previously undergone a discectomy, whatever its form, or a spinal arthrodesis, whatever its technique, will be excluded from the study.