This is a discussion on Spinal Kinetics M6 Fan within the Artificial Disc Replacement forums, part of the Spine Surgery Support category; Impressed with the possibility of no more pain if M6 is as good as it seems. Interested in the results ...
Spinal Kinetics M6 Fan Impressed with the possibility of no more pain if M6 is as good as it seems. Interested in the results of prior ADR surguries. C5-C7 issues.
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Re: Spinal Kinetics M6 Fan SkyRaider,
Welcome to the Spine Patient Society.
The Spinal Kinetics M6 Artificial Disc Replacement device is impressive. There are many SPS that have recently had the M6 disc implanted. Here's the link to a quick search for "spinal kinetics m6" -- Spinal Kinetics SPS search
I hope we can help.
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.
Re: Spinal Kinetics M6 Fan M6's do look good. I know you are shopping for cervical adr, but have you tried prolotherapy? Some say its quackery, some say it helps. Just a thought, again though seek advice from a doctor and do your own research.
Riding 4 wheeler and playing basketball. Collide with guy in mid air and I hit concrete on one leg and then fall down. Wake up in pain cant move for few hours, fine few days later. Back never the same.
dec 2007 horseplaying with father, contained l5-s1 disc herniation with sciata on right leg, traction helps and time, pain free, diagnosed ddd l4/l5 and l5/s1
Re: Spinal Kinetics M6 Fan SkyRaider,Originally Posted by SkyRaider
It's too bad that you need any kind of cervical attention, but welcome!
I had two M6's implanted in November 2009 by Dr Clavel in Barcelona at C3/4 and C6/7 (I had fusions at C4/5 and C5/6 in 2000 and 2002). I have no sensation of loss of motion like I had after the fusions, I am pain free and have no physical limitations; though I wouldn't stand on my head, participate in Ultimate Fighting Championship or anything else like that. Since the surgery I've since been SCUBA diving in the Caribbean, run two half-marathons, one full-marathon, participated in a 100 mile bicycle race, will be running in the San Antonio Rock'n Roll marathon next month and the Cowtown Ultra-marathon in February. I don't see how I could have asked for a better outcome.
There is another member on this board that had two M6's implanted by Dr Boeree in England this summer. He can't post right now because he's off in Asia mountain climbing in the Himalayas.
Like Justin said, there are several of us here that have M6's. Hopefully some of them will chime in for you soon.
Good luck!
Jeff
C4/5 fusion, January 2000
C5/6 fusion, February 2002
C3/4 & C6/7 - M6 ADR, Nov 2009, Barcelona
Conceded defeat to a manifestly disingenuous BCBS-TX in my quest for reimbursement, Jan 2011
Re: Spinal Kinetics M6 Fan Hey SkyRaider -
Back from the Himalayas (sadly) and just came across your post. I hope you've been making progress with figuring out what might work for you.
As you've hopefully found, there are many people here to assist along the way, including a number of us who have recently gone with M6. There are also links at the following group site, so you can see reports, experiences and follow up:
http://www.spinepatientsociety.org/forum/groups/m6ers/
If I can be of help in any way, don't hesitate to ask -
and in the meantime, best of luck to you!
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: Spinal Kinetics M6 Fan Here's my M6!
I made this video and put it on youtube: YouTube - Spinal Kinetics M6-L Artificial Disc Installed by Dr. Nick Boeree, UK
2008 - L4/L5 annular tear and DDD
2009 -Dr. Frank Cammisa, prescribed Aleve, rec. ESI's and Physical Therapy.
Nov. -Spinal Disc Decompression w DRX-9000. 20 Sessions. MRI showed no improvement.
2010 -Regenexx Stem Cell Injection into L4/5 w/ 2 Platelet Rich Plasma Injections. No results.
Oct. -Met w/ Dr. Zigler. Got ESI's. No Results. Recommended ADR. Referred to Mr. Nick Boeree.
Nov. -M6-L ADR on Nov. 3rd with Mr. Boeree, The Spine Clinic, UK
My Blog & Dr. Nick Boeree's Site
Re: Spinal Kinetics M6 Fan Mike,
That looks really slick. What is the technology used to make the video? Did you just paste together a bunch of images?
Jeff
C4/5 fusion, January 2000
C5/6 fusion, February 2002
C3/4 & C6/7 - M6 ADR, Nov 2009, Barcelona
Conceded defeat to a manifestly disingenuous BCBS-TX in my quest for reimbursement, Jan 2011
Re: Spinal Kinetics M6 Fan Yeap, basically I exported all the pictures out of the dicom viewer that came with the cd they gave me after my CT-Scan.. and then just copied them over to iMovie, set no transitions, and each slide to play 3 seconds. It gave me a wonderful 3d effect..
Last edited by mike86; 01-07-2011 at 04:44 PM.
2008 - L4/L5 annular tear and DDD
2009 -Dr. Frank Cammisa, prescribed Aleve, rec. ESI's and Physical Therapy.
Nov. -Spinal Disc Decompression w DRX-9000. 20 Sessions. MRI showed no improvement.
2010 -Regenexx Stem Cell Injection into L4/5 w/ 2 Platelet Rich Plasma Injections. No results.
Oct. -Met w/ Dr. Zigler. Got ESI's. No Results. Recommended ADR. Referred to Mr. Nick Boeree.
Nov. -M6-L ADR on Nov. 3rd with Mr. Boeree, The Spine Clinic, UK
My Blog & Dr. Nick Boeree's Site
Re: Spinal Kinetics M6 Fan Very cool. Looks great!
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.
Re: Spinal Kinetics M6 Fan This is great - thanks Mike! Hope you're doing well!
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)
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