Charite Survivor

Crystal33 · #1 (**permalink**) 01-10-2010, 10:53 PM

Concerns raised by Dr.Charles Rosen, Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California.

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Charles Rosen, MD

Jim M2 · #2 (**permalink**) 01-11-2010, 06:25 PM

His (Dr. Rosen's) two problems with the Charite, hardness and motion, are the same problems that any artifical disc or surgical fusion will have. I'm not a Charite proponent. I had one inserted in 2003. Even with perfect placement it is a failed surgery.

I agree with his conclusions that the Charite should be withdrawn from the market. I also don't doubt FDA corruption and incompetence that resulted in the flawed approval study and continues to keep data hidden.

nomorepain · #3 (**permalink**) 01-12-2010, 06:55 PM

whats unique about this site is that we are all able to tell our accounts
of our spinal situations, either good, bad or indifferent. The moderator lets us speak our truths ! We welcome you to this forum and may you find some comfort in knowing you are not all alone going through this.
I believe the account of your surgery is important to the others on this site, as it tells us that not all surgeries are a success, and there are risks involved.
Glad you shared with us your story!