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Forum: New Member Introductions 05-10-2011, 08:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 21,379
Posted By CP7959
Bob, I have been fortunate, things have...

Bob,

I have been fortunate, things have gotten better for me. I waited a year after my Stenum surgery to see if things would work out, but I didn't get lucky. I had my M6 removed, osteophytes...
Forum: New Member Introductions 05-10-2011, 10:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 21,379
Posted By CP7959
First let me say I am happy that Bob had...

First let me say I am happy that Bob had successful surgery. It's always good to see someone come out on the other side pain free.

As with Bob I ignored all the "bad press" and made my own...
Forum: New Member Introductions 05-09-2011, 03:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 21,379
Posted By CP7959
biakenny, I have learned that qty. does not...

biakenny,

I have learned that qty. does not equal quality. I had surgery by Ritter-Lang and can only say how disappointed I am. I spent 2 years undoing what he had done to me, and I am much worse...
Forum: New Member Introductions 01-09-2011, 10:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 39,595
Posted By CP7959
Scott, I had (2) M6's almost 2 years ago....

Scott,

I had (2) M6's almost 2 years ago. Before I had the surgery several Dr.'s told me that one of my levels would fuse (C6/C7) regardless. I didn't listen had the M6's. I had to have revision...
Forum: New Member Introductions 12-08-2010, 11:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 28,668
Posted By CP7959
DAnn sorry to read about your situation. Here's a...

DAnn sorry to read about your situation. Here's a bit on me and my experience, might give you some things to help you out.

I have 4 levels (2)Fusion, (2ADR). First fusion in 2002, no problems....
Forum: New Member Introductions 12-02-2010, 11:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 35,289
Posted By CP7959
Dustman, If your problems are mostly neck...

Dustman,

If your problems are mostly neck issues have you thought about facet injections? You mention spinal cord compression, your surgeon didn't comment on that?
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-30-2010, 04:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 35,289
Posted By CP7959
JK sorry for the late reply, I haven't been on...

JK sorry for the late reply, I haven't been on the boards. To answer your questions:

CP7959 can you tell me about how you hurt your neck?

No certain event, just have a ****y neck.

Why you...
Forum: New Member Introductions 10-14-2010, 10:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 35,289
Posted By CP7959
My experience wasn't bad. Although it was my...

My experience wasn't bad. Although it was my Dr.'s first revision, not to mention it was an M6 that is not approved here, so he's never even seen one. He did take the time to speak with Spinal...
Forum: New Member Introductions 10-13-2010, 10:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,755
Posted By CP7959
I had a foraminotomy in 2003 at C5/C6, I had DDD...

I had a foraminotomy in 2003 at C5/C6, I had DDD at that level. That lasted till 2009. I had an ADR at that same level in 2009 at Stenum. They were more than willing to operate at that level.

I...
Forum: New Member Introductions 10-04-2010, 10:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 35,289
Posted By CP7959
Only 1 of my M6's was removed. The Stenum Surgeon...

Only 1 of my M6's was removed. The Stenum Surgeon (Dr. Ritter-Lang) did a poor job of cleaning out the foramen, so I had problems immediately post surgery. That's the risk we take going to Stenum....
Forum: New Member Introductions 10-01-2010, 04:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 35,289
Posted By CP7959
I had cervical revision from ADR to Fusion...

I had cervical revision from ADR to Fusion surgery on 4/20/10. This was my surgeons first revision. The ADR was Spinal Kinetics M6. I have no loss of motion that I can measure. The only issue is that...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-24-2010, 11:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,966
Posted By CP7959
Based on my experiences, I'llgive you a couple of...

Based on my experiences, I'llgive you a couple of things I would think of.

If you have a lot of degeneration / spurring, what's you Dr's thought's on the ADR fusing regardless?

If he was going...
Forum: The Big File 01-06-2010, 07:51 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 271,343
Posted By CP7959
Some questions: Is the potential for...

Some questions:

Is the potential for infection issues more prevalent with ADR's as opposed to other spine hardware such as plates and cages? Has there been any statistics gathered on "other" spine...
Forum: Insurance Hell 11-30-2009, 09:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,078
Posted By CP7959
Matt, Did you get the cost of $6500 for the...

Matt,

Did you get the cost of $6500 for the Prodisc directly from a Synthes rep. or thru the hospital?

I am being scheduled for ADR surgery in the states and will be paying out of pocket as...
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