RP, I too would welcome any more information you find as I now have 3 M6 lumbar discs in me. My choice was made very much on some of the ponts that Laura pointed out:
1. Very positive outcomes
2. More than 1 doctor siad that the disc wears much like a natural disc would, meaning that there is some wear but that is not different than our natural discs so it will still function as it wears
3. Because of the condition of my facet joints at L4/L5 it was the only option that would not involve a hybrid w/ fusion
4. I felt more comfortable having shock absorption with three levels opposed to 3 hard levels.
If you or anyone has any specific questions about my surgery or recovery to this point feel free to ask.
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*9/10: Unstable pelvis & SI joint, sore IT band. Chiro care, I would shift out hours to days after adjust
*12/10: PT & chiro
*4/11 to 11/11: 5 sessions prolo and 3 prolo w/ PRP
*12/28/11 ESI L L4/L5 - 1/13/12 ESI R L4/L5 - 1/24/12 L SI joint capsule - 3/8/12 TPI - 3/23/12 L L5/S1 - 4/11/12 ESI caudal - 5/23/12 TPI - 7/10/12 Facet inj L3/L4, L4/L5, L5/S1
*9/12/12: 30 - DRX9000
*12/21/12 schedule. for L4/L5 fusion-CANCELLED 1/7/13
*7/16/2013: 3 level M6(S1-L3) w/ Dr. Bierstedt
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