14. October 2026
Bisegmental Disc Replacement: The segments L4-L5 and L5-S1 show severe loss of disc height and degenerative wear, and the pain is caused by a massive disc herniation at the L4-L5 level.
Patient stories
This page features personal accounts from patients who have undergone spinal surgery with Dr. Biren Desai. Read firsthand accounts from adolescent and adult patients. They describe their journey from diagnosis and spinal surgery through to recovery from conditions such as a herniated disk or scoliosis.
30. August 2026
After more than 40 years of unpredictable back pain, Dale got his life back thanks to Dr. Biren Desai and an L5-S1 artificial disc replacement.
30. July 2026
After years of debilitating back pain and a degenerative disc diagnosis, A.O. turned down spinal fusion and traveled to Germany for artificial disc replacement with Dr. Desai. Nearly four years on, he's running marathons, back on the football pitch, and finally able to be the present, active parent he wanted to be.
2. July 2026
After years of sciatica and instability caused by a herniated disc, our patient chose artificial disc replacement (ADR) with Dr. Desai over spinal fusion. Three years later, he's free of sciatica and would make the same choice again in a heartbeat.
1. June 2026
A follow-up check six weeks after the procedure confirmed that the implant was well positioned, allowing me to gradually phase out the brace..
2. May 2026
Shortly after the surgery, I was already able to walk pain-free.
1. April 2026
Heute, fast fünf Jahre nach der Operation, habe ich abgesehen von gelegentlichen Schmerzen durch verspannte Muskeln keine Beschwerden mehr und kann mein Leben nahezu uneingeschränkt genießen.
1. March 2026
From Chronic Pain to Total Freedom: Why an Engineer Chose Dr. Desai for Artificial Disc Replacement
4. February 2026
Today, nine years later, I am doing wonderfully. Thanks to that surgery, I live a pain-free life. I engage in strength training, running, swimming, and squash. I go hiking and travel the world with a backpack—doing everything I want to do without limitations.