Wallis® Dynamic Stabilization
Dynamic stabilization offers a much less invasive alternative to traditional methods and, unlike other procedures, is completely reversible. The wallis implant reduces the abnormal loads through the disc and facet joints.
Uncertainties
Will the implant wear out or break?
Problems with the implant or bands are almost unknown, but if they were to occur this would be safe and easy to deal with. An important feature of the Wallis® Stabilization system is that it preserves all options for the future. This includes exchanging the implant very easily if necessary.
Can changes still occur at the operated level?
Because the Wallis® Stabilization will off-load and protect the disc and facet joints, in a good proportion of cases the discs seem to improve on MRI scans and certainly the procedure should reduce or slow the natural degenerative process. However, it can't guarantee to stop this process altogether. Nonetheless, once again, a major advantage of the technique is that it does preserve alternative surgical options for the future, such as disc replacement or fusion if this becomes necessary.
Does Wallis® Stabilization avoid the risk of transferring stress to other levels?
Yes. Detailed biomechanical studies show that the technique does not increase stress or movement at other levels of the spine.
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I’d been seen at my local hospital and had a scan. They said 'it’s just wear and tear, live with it’. Great!! So life has to stop, does it? But the tests you arranged (and quickly I might add) clearly identified the problem, as you were able to show us
Jessica Lewis
