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A member asked:
I wonder why lumbar disc transplant is not available in the states just like germany?
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Prosthetic : Prosthetic lumbar and cervical discs are offered in the us and europe. There are no disc transplants.
Answered 11/28/2017
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FDA: The process of getting a new surgical technology fda approved is very expensive and very lengthy. Most new technologies are developed outside of the us, many in europe.
Answered 4/18/2014
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