I don't know if we are allowed to post stuff like this, probably not on the original braintalk. However, I get emails from www.SpineUniverse.com which has great info on back stuff. This particular email mentioned a clinical trial for people with stenosis to test a new device called:

TFAS™ Total Facet Arthroplasty System™ Clinical Trial

Here's the link: http://www.spineuniverse.com/display...tml?news=beta1

I am not involved in any companies, I'm just a spiney. I had a fusion for stenosis in March, and it did not work. Or, it worked but there is new pain at the same site. If I heard of this before my surgery, I might have investigated this.

So, just passing on some interesting info on clinical studies... It may be that you all know about this already and have pooh pooh'ed it LOL. Oh well, I just felt it might help someone.

Maryanne (marmar)