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John J. Regan, MD
Phone: 310.881.3730
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Treatment Options >> Minimally Invasive Surgery; Artificial Disc; Nonsurgical
Treatment Options Degenerative disc disease is a common disorder that causes chronic back pain. Currently, very few surgical procedures are available to relieve discomfort from severe back pain while preserving spinal motion. Dr. Regan's private practice is one of a few selected surgeons who are participating in Food and Drug Administration clinical trials for artificial disc replacement including the Aesculap Activ-L™ Artificial Disc for the treatment of degenerative disc disease and the Anatomic Facet Replacement System (AFRS™), a treatment that preserves normal motion and is an alternative to lumbar spinal fusion for lumbar spinal stenosis patients. Dr. Regan is also participating in a study of the TOPS™ System to relieve the pain caused by lumbar spinal stenosis Other clinical trial studies taking place at Dr. Regan's private practice include the DuraGen Plus, a device used for the purpose of preventing or minimizing adhesions or scars that may develop after operations on the spine. Dr. Regan was also a participating surgeon in the Dyneses Spinal System that was recently approved. Information on each of these trials and the approved treatments are provided on this page.
Aesculap Activ-L™ Artificial Disc Clinical Trial The Aesculap Activ-L™ Clinical Study is an evaluation of the safety and effectiveness of this artificial disc in the treatment of degenerative disc disease. The purpose of this study is to learn whether an investigational device called the Activ-L™ Artificial Disc is safe and effective in the treatment of degenerative disc disease (DDD) of the lower (lumbar) spine. An investigational device is one that is not approved by the FDA. In this study the Activ-L™ Artificial Disc (investigational treatment) will be compared to the Synthes Spine ProDisc-L Total Disc Replacement that has been approved by the FDA. Learn more about this study. Anatomic Facet Replacement System Degeneration of the facet joints often leads to spinal stenosis and as the degeneration continues, many patients require surgery to regain spinal stability and obtain relief from pain. A common surgical treatment is the removal of bone from the affected area followed by a spinal fusion, which limits normal motion. The Anatomic Facet Replacement System (AFRS) is a treatment that preserves normal motion and is an alternative to lumbar spinal fusion for lumbar spinal stenosis patients. Learn more about this study. The Implant TOPS™ System Clinical Trial This study is designed to test the ability of the TOPS™ System to relieve the pain caused by your spinal condition. The purpose of the study is to compare the results of spinal surgery using the TOPS™ System to the results of spinal fusion. This trial is for patients who have lumbar spinal stenosis at a single level between L3-L5. Learn more about this study. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness, safety and performance of the DuraGen Plus. This is a device used for the purpose of preventing or minimizing adhesions or scars that may develop after operations on the spine. This study is being done because adhesions or scars that form on organs after surgery are common. These adhesions may be responsible for chronic pain and limited movement after lumbar discectomy (surgery to repair a ruptured or slipped disc in your back). This device has been cleared for marketing by the FDA as a dural substitute for the repair of the dura mater (a protective lining of the brain and spinal cord). However, DuraGen Plus is investigational in this study. Learn more about this study. It is estimated that nearly 400,000 people in the United States undergo spinal fusion every year. The Dyneses system provides spine surgeons with an alternative to the rigid fixation provided by most of today's systems. The Dyneses Spinal System is a new treatment for the relief of back and leg pain. Approved in the United States in March 2005 and available in Europe since 1994, over 8000 patients have been treated successfully. The Dyneses system consists of implantable spacers made of surgical polyurethane (flexible plastic) tubing that surround a polyethylene (nylon-like) cord. These flexible materials stabilize the vertebrae while leaving intact the discs and joints between them. The Dyneses system is unique in that the vertebrae are kept in a more natural position. The spine is stabilized without fusion and the Dyneses system preserves some motion in the spine. For additional information on this procedure or to schedule a consultation/appointment with Dr. Regan, call us at (310) 881-3730. For nonsurgical spine care in the Ventura County area, including the cities of Ventura, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Camarillo, Ojai and Santa Barbara, Dr. Regan has a relationship with PacificaSpine. Click here to learn more about PacificaSpine and the nonsurgical back and neck pain treatment options.
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