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Reply With QuoteIt's always great to hear when a person does so extremely well right after surgery ~ hopefully you'll just get better and better and... yep.. like a brand new improved cervical spine you! Congrats and best wishes for a continued excellent recovery!
This is a discussion on My first email to Dr. Boeree regarding M6-C within the Artificial Disc Replacement forums, part of the Spine Surgery Support category; Congratulations Ralph! Here's hoping for a speedy recovery and back to all the activities you enjoy....
Re: My first email to Dr. Boeree regarding M6-C Congratulations Ralph! Here's hoping for a speedy recovery and back to all the activities you enjoy.
Diagnosis:
Degenerative disc disease throughout spine
Generalized disc bulging with mild narrowing of thecal sac in L2-L3, L3-L4, L4-L5, L5-S1.
Moderate spinal stenosis L4-L5
Foraminal narrowing
Recent compression Fx at T10,T11.
Treatment:
Spinal decompression 2007
Cortisone injection in lower back in 2010
Relieved of pain for now
Hope for ADR
Re: My first email to Dr. Boeree regarding M6-C It's always great to hear when a person does so extremely well right after surgery ~ hopefully you'll just get better and better and... yep.. like a brand new improved cervical spine you! Congrats and best wishes for a continued excellent recovery!
injured low back in '82
L5 S1 bilateral discectomy and partial laminectomy '89
L4 percutaneous discectomy '92
Failed surgery and chronic pain ensuing L4 surgery
L3 anular tear
S1 nerve root scarring
9 years of lumbar ESIs from 2001 to 2010
surgeries recommended but not had: 3 level global fusion
2 level ADR, Hybrid surgery w/ADR L4 and fusion L5S1
Currently L5S1 autofused after many years of no surgical intervention
Feeling better!
Re: My first email to Dr. Boeree regarding M6-C Ralph. I was one of Nick Boeree's first US patients. I chose him because of his record with the M6-C (and now M6-L) and because of the person he is. (FYI -- he's no "one note Johnny"; he has experience with all of the artificial disc options.) I had two levels done and I'm thrilled with the results of both my device choice and my surgeon choice.
Until July 2004, I was living life normally where terrifiying symptoms in my arms and shoulders began.
March 2005 -- Diagnosed with a sever case of bilateral Neurogenic thorocic outlet syndrome by UCSF's TOS clinic and two specialized MRSs There is no true cure; only finding ways to live with it. Won't kill me but have to watch for strokes.
January 2005 -- Fractured base of 5th metetarsal of right foot do to a fall most likely cause by my cervical disc issues. Due to idiot ER doctor who refused to pin it, I dealth with a non-union fracture and casts for two years. Thank God for Dr. Paul Weiner of Vallejo, CA
Aug. 2006 -- Diagnosed with cervical spondylotic myelopathy at C4-5 and C5-6 (C6-7 is "iffy") at UCSF Spine Clinic by neurosurgeon Dr. Dean Chou. He told me about artificial discs since I had NO intention of fusion. It was a long, dangerous road, with many insurance appeals before I decided my only solution was out-of-country. I had my Dr. Chou's support.
Aug. 2008 -- Chronic migraine was diagnosed by UCSF's top neurologist in migraines.
Oct. 14, 2009 -- Two M6-C discs installed by Nick Boeree of The Spine Clinic in Eastliegh England. My outcome was fantastic: no surgical pain, no incision pain, no need for pain killers (I can't take them anyway). No problem with esophogus; eating as soon as my eyes were open, and trodding through th halls the same afternoon.
Note: My C6-7 is marginal. Fusion was suggest for the joint with the two M6-Cs on top. I opted not using the theory that with reduced stress above it, my C6-7 will last longer.
Currently campaining to force the FDA to create a "fast track" for successful, CE-marked products. The European test process is actually more scientifically logical, hence a faster "yes" or "no" response on new products. And most of those products originate in the US! But first steps first.
Re: My first email to Dr. Boeree regarding M6-C Hey Ralph,
Just checking back in after being away - and really happy to hear things went well.
I'm sure everyone's already told you to go easy and that it takes time, so just wishing you the best for recovery!
If you have any questions or I can help in way, let me know.
Tyler
2010 Cycling accident tripped up a prior motorcycle injury
C5-6 and C6-7 disc degeneration, foraminal compromise with indentation of nerve roots causing arm pain and weakness
Aug-27-2010: 2-level ADR with Nick Boeree (Nuffield-Wessex Hospital, Eastleigh, UK) using Spinal Kinetics M6-C
Completely off of pain meds since a few days post-op and symptom-free; have returned to cycling, climbing and all other activities (but staying off the motorcycle)
Re: My first email to Dr. Boeree regarding M6-C Thanks to everyone's comments on my recuperation. I couldn't feel any better than to know that I have lots of friends that has been supporting me and ready to help me at any concern I've had.
Ralph
Last edited by speedyralph; 09-28-2011 at 09:51 AM.
1997 - Dove into shallow pool resulting in 2 budges c2-4, one herniated disc c5-6 (spinal stenosis), and another bulge on c6-7
2010 - Irritated the herniated disc while jet skiing and had no choice but to research the topic for 1 full year.
2011 - 1 level M6-C with Mr. Boeree at Nuffield Wessex Hospital
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