Biomedics have made considerable progress in the fields of Knee and Hip Implants. Now it's time to welcome a back implant as well. Folks suffering from Spinal Stenosis or the closing of the spinal canal caused by the deterioration of bone, joint and ligament structures have a new reason to rejoice as a new procedure has been contemplated that can restore the use of your full back. The procedure is being tested in the U.S and also in practice in other countries. It's called TFAS, the Total Facet Arthoplasty System created by Archus Orthopedics, a private company in Redmond, Washington. The patented spinal implant company replaces worn facets of the spine.

The procedure incorporates a process in which facets are joined in the back of each vertebra that articulate with each other and allow independent movement. Clinical studies of TFAS are currently being conducted by Archus in 20+ cities in the US. The success of this test 10 years down the line would mean: Streets full of oldies playing Golf and Tennis. Either which ways this would be bad for the Census guys, but good for us people to see our kin living a healthy and hearty life!

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