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  • cthendo
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    Hi Dr. Corenman, what is the consensus regarding the barracaid annular prosthesis, and hydrogel for central disc fluid / disc height maintenance?

    Donald Corenman, MD, DC
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    “Barracaid” prosthesis and Hydrogel both worry me at this point. The Barracaid device does try to answer a problem that we all have which is recurrent disc herniation. It does so with a device that implants into the endplate as the base of the device has to be inserted into the body of the vertebra and protrude through the endplate. Dislodgment would be a worry making implant stenosis and root injury a concern. In addition, most herniations occur through major annular disruptions. This device covers a small surface area and would not cover the entire tear.

    Hydrogel can break down and turn into the recurrent disc herniation so I am not too hopeful for this device.

    Nonetheless, I do applaud individuals who are trying to solve problems that can occur in the spine. However, these two products are no yet ready for prime time.

    Dr. Corenman

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    Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.
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