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TOPS device instead of spinal fusion

Spine Health | Last Active: Jul 31, 2025 | Replies (35)

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Im looking for neutral info on this device -suggested to me for lumbar spondylisthesis, unstable Grade 1-2
cant find anything. in particular woudl like to know what the recovery time is as will need to plan to recover without family or other support- so checking how long i may need paid help. PReviously an MIS xlif had been planned but that surgeon decided that wasnt the best approach; and another suggested TOPS.

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Here’s an article I found about it while looking at the Cleveland clinic. I have degenerative disc disease, spinal canal stenosis, and a completely herniated disc at L4-5 and it was recommended for me