Jason's CervicalStim Bone Growth Therapy Story
You don’t realize how good you have it until you can’t use one of your hands.
Jason, CervicalStim™ device patient
For most of his life, Jason was defined by motion, college football, golf, tennis, daily workouts, travel, and time on the racetrack. But a rapid decline in shoulder and neck function brought his active lifestyle to an abrupt halt.
One morning, Jason woke for a workout and immediately sensed something was wrong. Shoulder pain escalated, and soon he felt “radicular pain shooting down his arm,” along with the startling inability to grip with his left hand.
Imaging revealed two severely herniated discs, including a difficult‑to‑access level at C7–T1, a transitional area between the cervical and thoracic spine notorious for technical complexity in fusion surgeries.
Jason’s previous surgeries at C5–6 and C6–7, along with his muscular build, added difficulty. As Andrew E. Park, MD, a board certified spine surgeon, described: “This level is already challenging to reach — and Jason is a big, strong guy. We needed to decompress the crushed nerve root and get the fusion to heal on the first attempt.”
Because of the location and healing challenges, Dr. Park selected the CervicalStim™ device, the only FDA‑approved bone stimulator for cervical fusion, an important advantage in ensuring reliable fusion healing.
Surgery successfully decompressed the nerve root and stabilized the cervical level. Immediately afterward, Jason began wearing the CervicalStim daily. Jason said “It was a no‑brainer. The stim is lightweight, comfortable, and the technology really works.”
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Recovery required patience, especially physical therapy, which Jason described as “difficult but essential.” One of Jason’s biggest milestones came seven months post‑surgery when he joined his daughters for a Turkey Trot 5K, a moment that reassured them he was truly back.
Jason’s surgery took place in March 2024, and today, he is back to work full‑time, traveling internationally again, enjoying golf and tennis, back behind the wheel racing car, and experiencing life without pain. He even celebrated his return to health by purchasing a long‑dreamed‑of Aston Martin Vantage — a symbol of reclaiming the activities he loves.
“I’m back to my normal life — and I’m so grateful.”
The patient stories above are the experiences of these individuals. Not everyone who uses a bone growth therapy device will receive the same results. If you are interested in learning more, please consult your physician to understand the benefits and risks. Information related to indications, contraindications and precautions can be found at Orthofix.com.