New back surgery shows promise for disc pain relief

NCT ID NCT01019057

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 04, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study tested a new type of spine surgery called ILIF™ in 77 adults with degenerative disc disease (a worn-out disc in the lower back). The surgery involved removing pressure on nerves and fusing the bones together with a small plate and bone graft. Researchers measured changes in pain and disability over 24 months to see if the procedure helped patients function better.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Center for Neurological Disorders, Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth

    Fort Worth, Texas, 76102, United States

  • Coastal Orthopaedic Associates PA

    Conway, South Carolina, 29526, United States

  • Desert Institute for Spine Care, Surgical Specialty Hospital of Arizona

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85020, United States

  • Lovelace Medical Center

    Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87102, United States

  • McLeod Regional Medical Center

    Florence, South Carolina, 29506, United States

  • Neurosurgical Specialists, DePaul Medical Center

    Norfolk, Virginia, 23510, United States

  • North Florida Regional Medical Center

    Gainesville, Florida, 32605, United States

  • The Spine Institute, St. John's Health Center

    Santa Monica, California, 90404, United States

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