Brendan had no regrets about previously serving in the U.S. army, but his time in the military had taken a toll on his back. Traditional surgery failed to provide relief, so in 2013, he underwent XLIF® surgery. Brendan now feels better than ever and wants to help others with their own XLIF journey.
At this time of year, when the message of hope surrounds us, we’d like to share two of our Patient Ambassadors’ thoughts, and wish you and your loved ones a peaceful holiday and a hopeful New Year.
My name is Jim Spell. I recently had a full lumbar fusion. I am now the proud owner of 18 screws and two rods totaling over two feet.
Four years ago, Phil began struggling with chronic back pain. He could no longer participate in many of the activities he loved, so he decided to undergo the XLIF® surgery in 2013. Now, Phil is back to household chores, walking his dog, hiking, and working full time!
My name is Jim Spell. I recently had a full lumbar fusion. I am now the proud owner of 18 screws and two rods totaling over two feet.
My name is Jim Spell. I recently had a full lumbar fusion. I am now the proud owner of 18 screws and two rods totaling over two feet.
My name is Jim Spell. I recently had spine surgery to fuse my lumbar vertebrae and I am now the proud owner of 18 screws and two rods totaling over two feet.
Rich struggled with back pain on and off beginning in 1969, when he returned from Vietnam. The pain “hit him like a ton of bricks” in 1999 and he underwent XLIF® surgery in 2013. Now Rich is back to walking, golfing, and restoring old pedal cars, which he donates to charities.
Professional MMA Fighter Nate Quarry tells the story of his inspiring 2007 comeback fight, just 15 months after he underwent XLIF surgery for back pain.