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Cervical Fusion and Artificial Disc Replacement I am a new member back at work since 4/6 after a two-level ACDF+P with artificial disc placement. I'm glad I found this forum and hoping I can learn from all you guys! I'm still experiencing intermittent swallowing problems and, at times, my voice sounds like a boy going thru puberty. Overall, my pain is decreased and the awful headaches I had before the surgery are gone!
52-year-old female
- Hx of neck trauma from auto/pedestrian accident & 4 MVA's
- Hx of severe neck, arm and shoulder pain; severe headaches
- MRI 2/25/2010 - large central disc protrusion at C 3-4 impressing on the cord & moderate to large far right lateral disc extrusion at C 5-6 impressing on the thecal sac & compressing the right C-6 nerve root
- 2-level ACDF+P 3/10/2010 (w/Cambria interbody device & Cardiff plate)
- Orthofix bone stim device
re: Cervical Fusion and Artificial Disc Replacement Originally Posted by maddiecakes
Let me be the first to welcome you aboard.
I hope you are doing well today!
If you don't mind sharing, where and did you have your procedure done (i.e., country, hospital, surgeon)?
What artificial disc was used?
Kathleen
Diagnosis
L2/L3 bilateral facet joint arthropathy - sclerotic (B-FJA-S)
L3/L4 M6-L ADR; severe B-FJA-S; mod foraminal stenosis (R)
L4/L5 M6-L ADR; severe B-FJA-S; posterior decompression
L5/S1 bilateral hemisacralized; B-FJA-S
Procedures or Diagnostics
3/09 L3.L5 Laminectomy; L4/L5 w Disectomy
7/09 FJI, Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation (4 L)
4/10 Discogram
6/10 L3.L5 M6-L ADR
8/11 L4/L5 Epidural Steriod Inj (L)
10/11 CT Myleogram
12/11 Medial Branch Blocks (8)
re: Cervical Fusion and Artificial Disc Replacement
Hi Kathleen,
Thanks for the kind welcome. My surgery was done by Jonathan Friedman, MD, at St. Joseph Regional Health Center in Bryan, TX. I'm not sure which artificial discs I received (I'm checking on it!).
Thanks!
M
52-year-old female
- Hx of neck trauma from auto/pedestrian accident & 4 MVA's
- Hx of severe neck, arm and shoulder pain; severe headaches
- MRI 2/25/2010 - large central disc protrusion at C 3-4 impressing on the cord & moderate to large far right lateral disc extrusion at C 5-6 impressing on the thecal sac & compressing the right C-6 nerve root
- 2-level ACDF+P 3/10/2010 (w/Cambria interbody device & Cardiff plate)
- Orthofix bone stim device
re: Cervical Fusion and Artificial Disc Replacement M
Glad you found us, Some one will chime in soon I am a Lumbar Spiney. We are here to help
Gil
L5-S1 lam 1994
L2 to L5 DDD
L3 -L4 hern Dec 2007.
L4-L5 Annular fissure with mild central stenosis and moderate facet hypertrophy.
L5-S1 bilaterial neural foraminal narrowing with inferior effacement.
L2-L3 Right-sided neural foraminal narrowing
L3-L4 related to posterolateral hypertrophic spurs and facet hypertrophy.
C3-C4 limited DDD
15 injections Depo. P.T. 18 months 9 dose packs,
Nerve Block Injections.4 ESI S1
L5-S1 Foraminotomy 09
L4-L5 Microdiscectomy 09 ReHerniation 4-2010
Surgery 6-29-11 L4-L5-S1 Decompression Fusion L5-S1 and Coflex F implants
re: Cervical Fusion and Artificial Disc Replacement Welcome to SPS. Cervical surguries seem to be a little more rare around here.
I had a two level ADR in June , 2008. C5-6 and C6-7, utilizing the Prodisc. I'm Feeling great!! The throat issues can last for a few weeks or more, depending how far they streached your neck to get the hardware installed. It will get better day by day.
Glad you found us and again, welcome.
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.
re: Cervical Fusion and Artificial Disc Replacement Thanks, Dave. I have back problems, too, so I won't feel left out, LOL! It's great to hear that you're feeling great almost 2 years post-op!Welcome to SPS. Cervical surguries seem to be a little more rare around here.
I had a two level ADR in June , 2008. C5-6 and C6-7, utilizing the Prodisc. I'm Feeling great!! The throat issues can last for a few weeks or more, depending how far they streached your neck to get the hardware installed. It will get better day by day.
Glad you found us and again, welcome.
52-year-old female
- Hx of neck trauma from auto/pedestrian accident & 4 MVA's
- Hx of severe neck, arm and shoulder pain; severe headaches
- MRI 2/25/2010 - large central disc protrusion at C 3-4 impressing on the cord & moderate to large far right lateral disc extrusion at C 5-6 impressing on the thecal sac & compressing the right C-6 nerve root
- 2-level ACDF+P 3/10/2010 (w/Cambria interbody device & Cardiff plate)
- Orthofix bone stim device
re: Cervical Fusion and Artificial Disc Replacement Welcome to the site Maddiecakes! It sounds like your surgery was a success and that the swallowing issues you are having will get better everyday. It must be a great relief to be rid of the headaches. I'm also a lumby but have not had any surgery yet. I'm glad you found the site. It is a great place and everybody is so helpful.
Linda
L5-S1 shot with small schmorl's node
L4-5 mild bulge with mild facet DJD
L2-3 minimal disc bulge
L5-S1 ADR cancelled 8-14 need to reschedule
Major pain everyday
re: Cervical Fusion and Artificial Disc Replacement Hi Maddiecakes,
Welcome to the Spine Patient Society.
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
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re: Cervical Fusion and Artificial Disc Replacement A big welcome from another cervieI'm just over four weeks out from a Nuvasive disc at C 5/6, plus two level fusion in the lower lumbar levels.
My neck was one of the sorest spots initially, and I had lots of trouble swallowing, etc. However that disappeared quite quickly and now there is just a little tenderness and numbness on the skin only at that level. It went away so gradually as to almost not being noticeable. While I didn't have much neck pain, the surgery certainly did solve all the mobility problems I had, as well as a number of other issues.
Welcome to the other side!
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!
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