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Success Stories
NuVasive® measures its success by the success of patients treated with our products and procedures. For real stories of rapid-recovery spine surgery and a fast return to normal activities, please view the patient stories below – told in their own words.
Nate's Story
“Since my fight (UFC® fighter) I had some bad news I had to deal
with – I had a disc in my back that was completely destroyed. I was
living in so much pain, I just had to have this fixed. I decided
to get a spinal fusion through NuVasive....”
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Nate “Rock” Quarry is a paid spokesperson for NuVasive®, Inc.
Ravae's Story
“I've had pain all my life. When I heard about this, I thought, ‘Oh, I'm going to have some relief....’ ”
“The big thing is her whole demeanor is different because she is pain-free and it happened a whole lot faster than we thought it was going to.”
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Michael's Story
“I was back to exercising in some fashion just 4 days after surgery....”
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Richard's Story
“He performed the surgery around eight o'clock in the morning.... By six o'clock that evening they had me up and walking around the hospital....”
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James' Story
“He had me up and hopping around 2 hours after surgery. I mean, it was just incredible.”
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Anne's Story
“Having the XLIF surgery improved my quality of life and it improved my future,” says Anne. “Not to mention that before the surgery, I had lost about three and a half inches in height. Now, I’ve gained those inches back! I’m very
pleased with the results. I look at my recovery as a blessing.”
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Claire's Story
“I am so happy with my results,” exclaims Claire. “If I had to do it again, I would in a heartbeat.”
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