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July 1, 2009 - 5:27pm
Coming Soon to the U.S.A ? "quality of motion"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01pVGz4fW3g&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Estenu...
Everyone should see this...
As I try my best to hold off from spinal fusion even though I can not lay in bed and wait much longer..Im waiting on these new disc even though i have facet OA. These M6 look so good even if I cant get one or two over here in the U.S.A.. I hope its an option for someone else or any of my spine health friends..
http://www.spinalkinetics.com/links.html
^ they even have a link to Spine Health on there page!
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C2-3: Mild right facet joint degenerative changes and right neuroforaminal stenosis.
C3-4: Minimal diffuse discosteophyte bulge and mild central cananl stenosis.
C4-5: Mild disc height loss with central annular fissure. Small broad-based left paracentral disc protrusion. Moderate central canal stenosis-the disc protrusion abuts and mildly flattens the left ventral surface of the spinal canal.
C5-6: Disc desiccation with mild height loss.
Diffuse discosteophyte bulge and uncovertebral joint hypertrophy, moderate central canal stenosis-the discosteophyte bulge mildly flattens the ventral surface of the spinal cord. Severe neuroforaminal stenosis bilaterally, right greater than left.
4/15/2010 Pro-Disc-C C5-C6
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C2-3: Mild right facet joint degenerative changes and right neuroforaminal stenosis.
C3-4: Minimal diffuse discosteophyte bulge and mild central cananl stenosis.
C4-5: Mild disc height loss with central annular fissure. Small broad-based left paracentral disc protrusion. Moderate central canal stenosis-the disc protrusion abuts and mildly flattens the left ventral surface of the spinal canal.
C5-6: Disc desiccation with mild height loss.
Diffuse discosteophyte bulge and uncovertebral joint hypertrophy, moderate central canal stenosis-the discosteophyte bulge mildly flattens the ventral surface of the spinal cord. Severe neuroforaminal stenosis bilaterally, right greater than left.
4/15/2010 Pro-Disc-C C5-C6
Does anyone know this guy Turbodog ? I sent him a PM today..
I almost feel like his story is to good to be True..Can one of the mods tell me if he is still an active member of this board ? I dont want to get false hope..It says he was on the slopes on 25' cliffs and took a head plant..really? I cant believe that...
C2-3: Mild right facet joint degenerative changes and right neuroforaminal stenosis.
C3-4: Minimal diffuse discosteophyte bulge and mild central cananl stenosis.
C4-5: Mild disc height loss with central annular fissure. Small broad-based left paracentral disc protrusion. Moderate central canal stenosis-the disc protrusion abuts and mildly flattens the left ventral surface of the spinal canal.
C5-6: Disc desiccation with mild height loss.
Diffuse discosteophyte bulge and uncovertebral joint hypertrophy, moderate central canal stenosis-the discosteophyte bulge mildly flattens the ventral surface of the spinal cord. Severe neuroforaminal stenosis bilaterally, right greater than left.
4/15/2010 Pro-Disc-C C5-C6
I am jelious! .... oh to be so young and stupid again!
My doc says i shouldn't even ride a motorcycle anymore.
D
Im also Jealous this almost sounds to good to be true...
C2-3: Mild right facet joint degenerative changes and right neuroforaminal stenosis.
C3-4: Minimal diffuse discosteophyte bulge and mild central cananl stenosis.
C4-5: Mild disc height loss with central annular fissure. Small broad-based left paracentral disc protrusion. Moderate central canal stenosis-the disc protrusion abuts and mildly flattens the left ventral surface of the spinal canal.
C5-6: Disc desiccation with mild height loss.
Diffuse discosteophyte bulge and uncovertebral joint hypertrophy, moderate central canal stenosis-the discosteophyte bulge mildly flattens the ventral surface of the spinal cord. Severe neuroforaminal stenosis bilaterally, right greater than left.
4/15/2010 Pro-Disc-C C5-C6
FDA Trial Article..
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/99707.php
The M6 artificial disc represents the company's first non-fusion, motion preservation products to treat degenerative diseases of the spine. The M6 is an advanced generation artificial disc developed to replace an intervertebral disc damaged by cervical disc degeneration. It is the only artificial disc that replicates the anatomic structure of a natural disc by incorporating an artificial nucleus and annulus. Together, the artificial nucleus and annulus are designed to provide the same motion characteristics of a natural disc. The M6's compressible polymer nucleus is designed to simulate the function of the native nucleus, while the surrounding multi-layer high tensile strength fiber annulus is intended to facilitate a controlled range of motion in multiple directions. The M6 artificial disc is implanted with proprietary surgical instrumentation. This specialized system was designed with surgeon feedback and is intended for simple, safe, and reproducible M6 implantation. "We are extremely pleased with our recent FDA approval to move forward with the M6 feasibility trial, as well as completion of our first U.S. implantation by Dr. Lauryssen and his team at Olympia," says Tom Afzal, Spinal Kinetics President and CEO. "The M6 artificial cervical disc represents our initial commitment as an organization to provide both physicians and patients alike the most innovative motion preservation technologies for treating degenerative diseases of the spine."
C2-3: Mild right facet joint degenerative changes and right neuroforaminal stenosis.
C3-4: Minimal diffuse discosteophyte bulge and mild central cananl stenosis.
C4-5: Mild disc height loss with central annular fissure. Small broad-based left paracentral disc protrusion. Moderate central canal stenosis-the disc protrusion abuts and mildly flattens the left ventral surface of the spinal canal.
C5-6: Disc desiccation with mild height loss.
Diffuse discosteophyte bulge and uncovertebral joint hypertrophy, moderate central canal stenosis-the discosteophyte bulge mildly flattens the ventral surface of the spinal cord. Severe neuroforaminal stenosis bilaterally, right greater than left.
4/15/2010 Pro-Disc-C C5-C6
That these are rarely indicated for multi-level DDD.
Single or Doubles only at best. Not FDA approved yet ..... and just now starting clinical trails? I believe that they have been doing them in Europe for several years with sucsess.
Good luck trying to get insurance to pay for it for many years to come.
I think that there are several positive stories on the forum about there use ... but it is limited.
I fear that it not a viable solution for many of us, or those that are currently facing procedures for more advanced disease states.
Hope is a good thing - false hope can be dangerous,
D
I get mad/sad because I feel everyone should get the chance to have this technology...all the negative fusion stuff on spine health makes me real nervous...Honestly the thought of someone fusing my neck together just makes no sense to me.
C2-3: Mild right facet joint degenerative changes and right neuroforaminal stenosis.
C3-4: Minimal diffuse discosteophyte bulge and mild central cananl stenosis.
C4-5: Mild disc height loss with central annular fissure. Small broad-based left paracentral disc protrusion. Moderate central canal stenosis-the disc protrusion abuts and mildly flattens the left ventral surface of the spinal canal.
C5-6: Disc desiccation with mild height loss.
Diffuse discosteophyte bulge and uncovertebral joint hypertrophy, moderate central canal stenosis-the discosteophyte bulge mildly flattens the ventral surface of the spinal cord. Severe neuroforaminal stenosis bilaterally, right greater than left.
4/15/2010 Pro-Disc-C C5-C6
Thou shalt not covet, thou shalt not covet.....
Just learned I'm in need of an ADR. Doc prefers to NOT do a fusion due to a high potential of future problems.
If I choose to do the surgery, I'm hoping and praying insurance will cover the costs for me.
DDD, Large herniated disk @ C4-5 with a 5mm osteophyte on the right side causing right foraminal stenosis, cord compression evident. Bi-lateral foraminal stenosis @ C5-C6 with no herniation or cord compression.
ACDF @ C4-C5 on September 16, 2009
Followed up by another ACDF @ C5-6 September 3, 2010
I found some more people that got this disc at 2 levels and said it was the "Smartest thing i ever did!"
http://www.adrsupport.org/forums/showthread.php?t=10184
and another 2 level
http://www.adrsupport.org/forums/showthread.php?t=10115
read for yourselves...
C2-3: Mild right facet joint degenerative changes and right neuroforaminal stenosis.
C3-4: Minimal diffuse discosteophyte bulge and mild central cananl stenosis.
C4-5: Mild disc height loss with central annular fissure. Small broad-based left paracentral disc protrusion. Moderate central canal stenosis-the disc protrusion abuts and mildly flattens the left ventral surface of the spinal canal.
C5-6: Disc desiccation with mild height loss.
Diffuse discosteophyte bulge and uncovertebral joint hypertrophy, moderate central canal stenosis-the discosteophyte bulge mildly flattens the ventral surface of the spinal cord. Severe neuroforaminal stenosis bilaterally, right greater than left.
4/15/2010 Pro-Disc-C C5-C6
So is the Stenum Hospital only for multi-level ADR's or is it the only place where I can get the M6 right now? And if I want to go there I have to pay entirely out of pocket?
From what I have read ADR is much better than ACDF, however, it seems like people only are wanting the M6 disc..is this a correct assumption? Does the next oldest implant not produce favorable results?
Ever since i read what bobblehead posted in this thread about the prestige disc (which my nero offered me) it made me really think...
http://www.spine-health.com/forum/neck-pain-cervical/just-had-artificial...
But I have thought many, many times that I'd like to exchange my Prestige disc for anything -- a mini Slinky would give me more of a cushion, right? I want shock absorbers! My spine is different -- it has a stainless steel hinge, and although it's supposed to be healthier than a fusion, it's not the same as having a squishy disc. I suppose I'll never be the same, and I have to figure out how to live with it. I'm ok 70 percent of the time. But for someone who used to be really active, 70 percent doesn't quite cut it.Every time I feel the pressure of steel on bone, I remind myself that I need to retrain my body and how I move.
C2-3: Mild right facet joint degenerative changes and right neuroforaminal stenosis.
C3-4: Minimal diffuse discosteophyte bulge and mild central cananl stenosis.
C4-5: Mild disc height loss with central annular fissure. Small broad-based left paracentral disc protrusion. Moderate central canal stenosis-the disc protrusion abuts and mildly flattens the left ventral surface of the spinal canal.
C5-6: Disc desiccation with mild height loss.
Diffuse discosteophyte bulge and uncovertebral joint hypertrophy, moderate central canal stenosis-the discosteophyte bulge mildly flattens the ventral surface of the spinal cord. Severe neuroforaminal stenosis bilaterally, right greater than left.
4/15/2010 Pro-Disc-C C5-C6
http://www.abvlp.com/news.html
C2-3: Mild right facet joint degenerative changes and right neuroforaminal stenosis.
C3-4: Minimal diffuse discosteophyte bulge and mild central cananl stenosis.
C4-5: Mild disc height loss with central annular fissure. Small broad-based left paracentral disc protrusion. Moderate central canal stenosis-the disc protrusion abuts and mildly flattens the left ventral surface of the spinal canal.
C5-6: Disc desiccation with mild height loss.
Diffuse discosteophyte bulge and uncovertebral joint hypertrophy, moderate central canal stenosis-the discosteophyte bulge mildly flattens the ventral surface of the spinal cord. Severe neuroforaminal stenosis bilaterally, right greater than left.
4/15/2010 Pro-Disc-C C5-C6
I am a 64 yo male. In pretty good health and pretty active, except for DDD shown by numerous MRIs - and by my neck pain symptoms - as getting worse since 2002. Probably started with a bad rugby bonk when I was 24.
I've been checking out C-ADR since 2008. My ~!@#$% insurance co. still calls ADRs investigational today, of course. And my evaluations say I would need 3-level ADR. Even one level is a little unnerving but the alternatives (do nothing or get fusion) are worse. I figure if I'm going to try tp fix it at all, I better do it now before my bones are too much dust and I'm too old to enjoy it.
Most postings here are pretty old. My gut and the scant clinical sounding reviews says to go with the M6 over ProDisc-C and go to one of the two German facilities over others. I have heard good and bad about ProDisc-C, not too much about M6. Much good and some (very) bad about Dr. B and only good about Dr. R-L. But a lot of it is questionable as self-promoting hype written by their PR people.
Can anyone give me their honest, up-to-date experiences with these devices and these Drs., please.
Thanks.