This is a discussion on Cervical surgery scheduled. within the Artificial Disc Replacement forums, part of the Spine Surgery Support category; And this time for good. I am scheduled for November 26 with dr. bertagnoli. The story how I ended here ...
Cervical surgery scheduled. And this time for good.
I am scheduled for November 26 with dr. bertagnoli. The story how I ended here is long and its about time. The plan is for 2 levels c3/4/5 pro disc nova. I am leaving for germany in 3 days and will spend 6 weeks there. There will be parties and more parties. I hope I can handle them as in the past I went to some and it was total torture as I had to lie on the floor in pain. Now my cervical problems have steadily increased and I am getting the typical mleopathy problems. Time to get er done!
Nov 07: Fusion (Stalif) S1/L5, ADR L4/5 (Activ-L)for strong back and leg pain (Zeegers, Germany).
Nov 09: 2 level cervical ADR Prodisc-C (Nova) C4/5/6 to stop progression of cervical myleopathy. (Bertagnoli, Germany).
Words cannot express how happy I am for you, Fuzzy. Can you let me in on your secret on how you made this happen? And tricks so that I can do the same??!!
All jesting aside, I wish you the absolute best, my friend. You've been pretty quiet lately. I guess this explains it
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!
Good luck Fuzzy! You're in good hands with one of the surgeons with a huge amount of experience with ADR.
I hate to make light of this, but was one of the limbs on your decision tree not being made to shave your beard
I hope you have an uneventful, even enjoyable (if that's even possible)surgery.
Bob
04/06 L5/S1 Rupture
05/06 MRI shows DDD @ L2-S1
06/06 Diskectomy/ Laminotomy L5/S1
04/07 Recurrent Disc L5/S1
4 Ortho and 1 Neuro Surgeon, 5 MRIs, 1 EGM, 1 Myleogram & 11 EDIs later:
03/27/09 L4/5 & L5/S1 Maverick discs at Stenum (www.dr-ritter-lang.com)
11/9/11 C6/7 Herniation with Nerve Impingement. Another journey begins.
Aarne,
It is great to read that you have a surgery date. I know the last year has been challenging in many respects for you. You'll be in great hands and I know your surgery will be nothing short of a complete success.
Please give Drs. Bertagnoli and Fenk-Mayer my regards.
Let us know if you need anything.
Justin Averna
Founder & President, Spine Patient Society™
www.SpinePatientSociety.org
A 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Nonprofit & Charitable Organization
I'm here to help.
- 1994: Football Injury, Severe Hyperextension
- 1997: Snow Skiing Injury
- 3/7/1997: Laminotomy L4/L5
- 1999 & 2003: Motor Vehicle Accidents (not at fault both times) --> Grade V Annular Tears L4/L5 & L5/L6
- 11/15/2003: 2-Level ProDisc® L4/L5 & L5/L6*, *lumbosacral transitional vertebra --> Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli
- 4/2008: 4.5 years pain-free before "new" leg pain
- 5/14/2009: Dynamic Stabilization System L4/L5, Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli
Questions? Suggestions? Need help with registering, creating a signature, etc.?
justin (at) spinepatientsociety.org
Disclosure: I have no financial relationships with any surgeons, spine clinics, device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, etc. -- the SPS Board of Directors serve without compensation.
Fuzzy,
It's good to hear that you will finally get your new neck. This is great news.
Best wishes.
Dave
Diagnosed with DDD in Nov, 2007. MRI, EMG
C3/4 C4/5 C5/6 C6/7
Surgery 06.04.08--C5/6 and C6/7 w/Prodisc
C4/5 deterioration progressing quickly
MRI on lumbar shows disc herniation at L5/S1, stenosis at L3/4, L4/5, spondylosis and DDD at L2 through S1 in July, 2009
Nerve Root, Facet Injections and Epidural every 3 months. Ongoing treatment for continued degeneration.
Fuzzy,
Your in my prayers!! Please keep us posted when you feel up to it.
Todd
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* Stenum Hospital (Germany) Maverick disc implanted (10-19-07) L4-L5
* To view my post-op video's click- http://www.youtube.com/ type ADR surgery into the space bar
* Fusion of c5-c6 on (11-02-09) Boston, USAhttp://fusion-c5-c6.blogspot.com/
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Wow, Fuzzy, absolutely great news! This is it! You'll be with one of the best. You will be in my prayers. God bless Fuzzy.
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Fuzzy, Best wishes on a great trip and super successful surgery!
31 years old- 1/06- In wreck with 18 wheeler at 25 years old; 6/06- Head on collision on Interstate, both wrecks other drivers fault. Numerous MRI's, PT, chiropractic, acupuncture, TENS therapy, massage therapy, facet injections, epidural injections, Nerve study, Discogram, confirms pain in L4/5, IDET, decompression, Bi-lateral neurotomy L3/4/5, denied by insurance twice, in Active L clinical trial, had surgery March 17, 2009 in Miami, FL- received Active L disc at 29 years old. Pain and medication free as of October 2010!Mommy to Emma- 8 years, Ava- 6 years & had baby Eli after ADR, via c-section on March 25, 2011, completely pain free still!
Thank you all. Bags are packed and I am exited
As to my beard. Of cause it did not influence my decision when or where I have the surgery. It shouldn't. I will try to get them so leave as much as possible alone. Maybe I post a picture afterwards. It might look really silly.
Ps. Right now symtoms are reallly bad. If I TALK, my feet go numb. the vibrations from me talking makes me feet and and hand go numb. Sign language with my wife and hold really still to keep symptoms down. This has gone far enough!
Nov 07: Fusion (Stalif) S1/L5, ADR L4/5 (Activ-L)for strong back and leg pain (Zeegers, Germany).
Nov 09: 2 level cervical ADR Prodisc-C (Nova) C4/5/6 to stop progression of cervical myleopathy. (Bertagnoli, Germany).
Wow Fuzzy, I had no idea that it had gotten that bad! I am so sorry that you are going through this again. Your surgery date will be here before you know it. I will be thinking about you and praying for you. Can't wait to hear your awesome success story!
31 years old- 1/06- In wreck with 18 wheeler at 25 years old; 6/06- Head on collision on Interstate, both wrecks other drivers fault. Numerous MRI's, PT, chiropractic, acupuncture, TENS therapy, massage therapy, facet injections, epidural injections, Nerve study, Discogram, confirms pain in L4/5, IDET, decompression, Bi-lateral neurotomy L3/4/5, denied by insurance twice, in Active L clinical trial, had surgery March 17, 2009 in Miami, FL- received Active L disc at 29 years old. Pain and medication free as of October 2010!Mommy to Emma- 8 years, Ava- 6 years & had baby Eli after ADR, via c-section on March 25, 2011
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