The Stem Cell guy looking for an ADR!

**Keano16** · 09-17-2010, 06:34 AM

Hi, sorry for causing confusion and doubts. My message was sent in completely wrong time. It was my mistake not to read whole thread, I didnt knew you are getting M6. Please accept my sincere apology. You should concentrate on your surgery and then after that I will check with dr. Z about this "several removals".

**Carson** · 09-17-2010, 08:44 AM

As Bob eluded to. When posting, context is everything, Keano. Leaving a quick one liner post without details of the unique patient circumstances that surrounded the revision isn't of help honestly. As you noted, it only adds confusion.

Separating device failure, from surgical error, from poor patient candidacy is of utmost significance when talking revision. I've not heard of an M6 revision myself but the Charite and ProDisc revisions I'm aware of all included either a surgical mistake, poor candidacy (Anastasia), poor disc placement (Mark Perth), poor bone density overlooked (Jaime), Scoliosis (Liz), over sized implants, etc.

When mentioning revision know what were the patient(s) pre-existing issues? Were they a good surgical candidate? Was the disc implanted properly? Was the surgeon experienced? Did the patient have osteoporosis? Did the patient have overlooked arthrosis, etc.

**KBear** · 09-17-2010, 03:36 PM

I'm so glad you had such a great visit! I was thrilled with Dr. Zigler too and he seems like a very caring guy.

**Justin** · 09-17-2010, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by mike86

Hello everybody! I met with Dr. Zigler yesterday. Just to let you know how fast we got working on something, I had an Epidural Steroid Injection today!

But first things first, the Texas Back Institute is absolutely beautiful. Very modern, clean, professional, and FAST. I was attended rather quickly, my insurance was taken care of, and I had a couple of x-rays all in a matter of minutes. After that Dr. Zigler arrived with a huge smile in his face... he's a VERY NICE GUY.

Hey Mike, thanks for reporting back. The Texas Back Institute is awesome! That place is like a well-oiled machine and everyone is very nice. I'm glad you had a good experience there. It sounds like you have a great game plan.

**mike86** · 09-22-2010, 07:39 PM

Hey people! So I went for my second appointment with Dr. Zigler. I GOT A LOT OF INFORMATION FROM HIM: Comments on M6, Stenum, Nick Boeree, Ranier Cadisc, and more!