Peer Reviewed Studies of Pro-Disc C

[cstanley]

I am looking for peer reviewed studies on the Pro-Disc C that were done subsequent to the Pro-Disc approval by the FDA in 2/09. I have been approved by Aetna for a single level ADR but really need 3 levels: C3-4, 4-5, 5-6. Unless I can get peer reviewed articles/studies supporting multiple levels, Aetna will limit me to one level. I am tentatively scheduled for surgery 2/8/10.

Is anyone aware of such studies?

Thanks for any assistance you can provide.

[Justin]

Hi Charles,

Welcome to the Spine Patient Society! Here's a list of recent publications to get you started:

1. EVIDENCE-BASED ORTHOPAEDICS: The ProDisc-C Total Disc Replacement System Was Effective for Symptomatic Cervical Disc Disease. Henry H. Bohlman | J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. | 2009-1191: | 2748 |
   
   
2. Results of the Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Multicenter Food and Drug Administration Investigational Device Exemption Study of the ProDisc-C Total Disc Replacement Versus Anterior Discectomy and Fusion for the Treatment of 1-Level Symptomatic Cervical Disc Disease. | Murrey D, Janssen M, Delamarter R, Goldstein J, Zigler J, Tay B, Darden B. | Spine J. | 2009 | Apr;9:275-86.
   
   
3. Artificial disc versus spinal fusion in the treatment of cervical spine degenerations in tetraplegics: a comparison of clinical results. Röhl, K.; Röhrich, F. | Spinal Cord | 2009-0947:9, | 705(4)
   
   
4. Stress Analysis of the Interface Between Cervical Vertebrae End Plates and the Bryan, Prestige LP, and ProDisc-C Cervical Disc Prostheses. Chia-Ying Lin; Heesuk Kang; Rouleau, Jeffrey P.; Hollister, Scott J.; La Marca, Frank | Spine | 2009-07-0134:15, | 1554(7) |
   
   
5. Effect of intervertebral disc height on postoperative motion and clinical outcomes after Prodisc-C cervical disc replacement. Peng, Chan W.B.; Quirnoa, Martin; Bendo, John A.; Spivak, Jeffrey M.; Goldstein, Jeffrey A. | Spine Journal | 2009-079:7, | 551(5) |
   
   
6. Sagittal balance influences range of motion: an in vivo study with the ProDisc-C. Rabin, Doron; Bertagnoli, Rudolf; Wharton, Nicholas; Pickett, Gwynedd E.; Duggal, Neil | Spine Journal | 2009-029:2, | 128(6) |
   
   
7. The prevalence of indications and contraindications to cervical total disc replacement. Auerbach, Joshua D.; Jones, Kristofer J.; Fras, Christian I.; Balderston, Jessica R.; Rushton, Scott A.; Chin, Kingsley R. | Spine Journal | 2008-098:5, | 711(6) | ***Note: from 2008.***
   
   
8. Cobalt-chrome and plastic cervical disc restores motion. Advanced Materials & Processes | 2008-04166:4, | 50(0) | ***Note: from 2008.***

[cstanley]

Whoa, thanks. This could be overwhelming. Now, I have to work - oh no!

[cstanley]

Justin,
I looked up all of these posts and none of them dealt with multi-level ADRs. Do you know if Synthes, the maker of ProDisc would have information on studies like what I am looking for, and if so, do you know of a way to make contact? I have looked at their ProDisc website and they have not provided any contact information on the site.

Thanks again for your assistance.