Patient Outcomes & Results
Comprehensive outcome data from 10,000+ procedures with up to 17 years of follow-up, demonstrating the long-term success of motion preservation surgery.
How We Measure Success
Evidence-based outcome measurement focusing on long-term function and patient satisfaction
Significant pain reduction
Return to normal activities
Highly satisfied patients
Years of follow-up data
Patient Stories
Real outcomes from patients worldwide, filterable by procedure type, follow-up duration, and region
After three levels of ADR, I returned to competitive tennis within 6 months. The motion preservation made all the difference - I can still look up to serve and move my head naturally during play. 17 years later, I'm still pain-free and active.
As a fellow surgeon, I chose Prof. Bertagnoli for my complex revision case after a failed fusion. His expertise in motion preservation is unmatched. I'm back to performing surgery and playing golf pain-free.
The combination of ADR and fusion gave me the best of both worlds. I'm back to heavy construction work and weekend rock climbing. The hybrid approach was perfect for my specific condition.
At 62, I thought my yoga teaching days were over due to severe back pain. Two-level ADR gave me my life back. I can demonstrate all poses and maintain the flexibility my students need to see.
Traveling constantly for business was becoming impossible due to neck pain. Single-level cervical ADR in Dubai was convenient and successful. I'm back to my demanding travel schedule pain-free.
As a young athlete, preserving motion was crucial. ADR allowed me to return to marathon running within 4 months. I've completed 6 marathons since surgery with no limitations or pain.
Complications & Revisions
Transparent reporting of risks and our approach to managing complications
Major Complications
- Infection< 1%
- Nerve injury< 0.5%
- Vascular injury< 0.1%
- Device migration< 2%
Minor Complications
- Heterotopic ossification5-15%
- Temporary swallowing difficulty2-5%
- Persistent pain5-10%
- Adjacent segment changes3-8%
Our revision rate is < 5% at 10+ years, significantly lower than industry averages. When revision is needed, we offer comprehensive solutions including:
- • Device removal and replacement
- • Conversion to fusion when appropriate
- • Adjacent segment treatment
- • Infection management protocols
- • Salvage procedures for complex cases
Decades of experience have taught us how to minimize risks through:
- • Rigorous patient selection criteria
- • Advanced surgical techniques and navigation
- • Comprehensive pre-operative planning
- • Intraoperative monitoring and safety protocols
- • Structured post-operative care programs
- • Long-term follow-up and monitoring
Long-term Follow-up Data
Comprehensive outcome tracking demonstrates sustained benefits of motion preservation
- Pain relief maintained88%
- Motion preserved92%
- Return to work94%
- Patient satisfaction91%
- Pain relief maintained85%
- Motion preserved89%
- No revision needed95%
- Would repeat surgery87%
- Sustained pain relief82%
- Motion maintained86%
- Active lifestyle84%
- Overall satisfaction83%
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