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10-23-2008, 11:59 AM
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MRI after cervical adr
Will it be possible to have an MRI after my ProDisc-C surgery?
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Timeline: 1988:sprained neck roller skating 1989:dislocated neck in a freak accident 1993:MVA 1995:diagnosed with bulging disc C5/6 2000:disk herniated 2000-2004:multiple treatments including nerve root block, trigger point injections, epidural steroid injections, pt 2005-2008: pain meds and muscle relaxers only ProDisc-C replacement on c5/c6 11/18/08     
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10-23-2008, 12:42 PM
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Hi there Keziah
Yes, mri scans can be done, I have had several since my lumbar ProDisc surgery in 2004 to monitor the degeneration I have developed at the above levels. The images at the level of the ProDiscs are distorted but the adjacent segments can be visualised. Lynda
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10-23-2008, 01:00 PM
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The tighter spaces in the c-spine does make it hard to visualize adjacent levels as well. Laura has a Prodisc-C and it makes it hard to tell if there are problems with C4/5 and C6/7 with the ADR at C5/6.
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Laura - L5S1 Charitee C5/6 and 6/7 Prodisc C Facet problems L4-S1 Knee, Shoulder, Toe, Finger, Elbow Problems Jim - no spine problem but lots of other fun medical challenges "There are many Annapurnas in the lives of men" Maurice Herzog
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10-23-2008, 11:36 PM
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reading mri
Hi,
My doctor showed me an Mri that he had on a prestige disc he put in. It was very distorted and you couldn't see the adjacent levels very good. He told me that stainless steal and or cobalt chrome will mess with the MRI actually any metal will. but CT's and x-rays are not affected. Titanium is supposed to be the best for MRI's and many of the newer ADR's will probably be made of Titanium. I'm going overseas for my surgery and specifacallly asked for an ADR made with Titanium but the FDA hasn't approved any here in the states. The Doctor sent me a copy of an MRI with an Titanium ADR and the adjacent levels are clear although the implant inself is distorted. Good luck Fall from Ladder cuase problems at C5,6,7 lots of pain Surgery two level in 09
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10-24-2008, 06:46 AM
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Flat film x-rays are okay with metal. CTs will be distorted.
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Laura - L5S1 Charitee C5/6 and 6/7 Prodisc C Facet problems L4-S1 Knee, Shoulder, Toe, Finger, Elbow Problems Jim - no spine problem but lots of other fun medical challenges "There are many Annapurnas in the lives of men" Maurice Herzog
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