This is a discussion on Anything new and improved in ADRs? within the Artificial Disc Replacement forums, part of the Spine Surgery Support category; I've been out of the research loop now for over a year, but a dear friend (who went to Brazil ...
I've been out of the research loop now for over a year, but a dear friend (who went to Brazil with us for moral support) is now looking for help. He has already contacted Brazil and is starting conversations about what is recommended, but I was wondering if the M6 is still one of the best new ones out there?
Has it undergone any design changes, etc? Or what else should I be sending his way for consideration? He is asking me for ideas, but I feel a little out of the loop (already)
Thanks for the help in advance.
Severe compression of spinal cord, flaval ligament, etc. at C4/5 & 5/6.
Herniation and compression, at L3/4 to L5/S1 plus spondylosis at the latter level. Severe allergy to most metals.
Three level surgery in Brazil with Dr. Luiz Pimenta on March 17/2010 using non-metal appliances. L5/S1-PEEK cage, ALIF; L4/5-PEEK cage, XLIF; C5/6-NuVasive NeoDisc. Three separate approaches, two minimally invasive. Currently minor residual back pain, from SI ligament and still overdoing things. Therapy and chiropractic treatments helping immensely. Gone from being almost bedridden to near normal activities including gardening. Life is gooooood!
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