David Boyd’s Story
Having had multiple accidents and injuries throughout his life, David knew he faced the risk of pain. He coached football for 10 years and remained active with deep woods, camping, fishing, and kayaking. But, when debilitating spinal pain set in, David could no longer lead the vibrant lifestyle he loved.
Finding an Alternative to Lumbar Fusion
One morning, David began researching lumbar fusion alternatives and discovered the TOPS™ System. Intrigued, David reached out to Premia Spine and received information about the FDA clinical trial. Luckily, one of the 28 surgeons in the U.S. performing the TOPS™ surgery at that time, Dr. Roland Kent, practiced in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, where David lives.
Recovering From Spondylolisthesis with TOPS™
Dr. Kent determined that David was a good candidate for motion preservation with TOPS™, and he gladly underwent the procedure. 15 days post-op, he walked nearly two miles without the pain and neuropathy that had affected him for years. With a rapid return to function and his favorite activities, David has regained his lease on life. David is one of many patients who are thrilled to no longer be limited by spondylolisthesis symptoms thanks to the TOPS™ System.
Ron Mefford’s Story
Ron is a Tennessean through and through. He has always loved to lead an active lifestyle with many hobbies, including golf and woodworking. But, as his back pain progressed after retirement, Ron struggled to stand or walk, gradually losing sensation in his legs. Lower back pain and neurological symptoms continued to compromise Ron’s quality of life. When conservative therapies failed, he decided that it was time to consider surgery. While seeking a solution to his chronic spinal issues, Ron discovered the TOPS™ System from Premia Spine. He was intrigued by its unique ability to restore stability while preserving the natural motion of the spine. With his hesitation about the possibility of adjacent segment degeneration with spinal fusion, Ron opted to undergo the TOPS™ procedure.
Regaining an Active Lifestyle with TOPS™
A few hours after the procedure, Ron was overjoyed to walk around the halls of the hospital without pain or numbness in his legs. The remarkable improvement continued throughout his recovery – in Ron’s own words, it felt like “a miracle.” Ron is now back to swinging golf clubs, working in the woodshop, and enjoying an active lifestyle thanks to the TOPS™ System.
Juliene Lancto’s Story
Juliene Lancto is a dedicated mother and grandmother. Not only does she work full-time, but she also loves to play with her eight grandchildren. When numbness in her left leg spread to her right leg, feet, and ankles, Juliene lost virtually all mobility. The debilitating leg pain kept her from her normal activities, from lifting her grandchildren to walking across the house.
Discovering the TOPS™ System
After her MRI, Juliene initially dismissed the notion of undergoing back surgery. However, she soon realized that the TOPS™ System was the only solution to return to work and regain her quality of life. After watching videos of patients who had received the TOPS™ System and achieved relief from symptoms similar to hers, Juliene was hopeful that the treatment could work for her. Reviewing the data available from the FDA further encouraged Juliene and led her to pursue the TOPS™ procedure.
Juliene’s Return to a Pain-Free Lifestyle
On the same day as the surgery, Juliene walked down the hospital hall and back without any of the debilitating leg pain that had persisted for years. Six weeks post-op, she returned to work and all of her normal activities, entirely free of pain and complications.
Juliene’s story is one of numerous patients who have achieved lasting relief from chronic spinal stenosis or spondylolisthesis pain with the TOPS™ System.