existing threads
there are a couple of existing threads that compare the m6 and activL
http://www.adrsupport.org/forums/f51/next-great-super-disc-12767/
and
http://www.adrsupport.org/forums/f51/m-6-successful-lumbar-surgery-not-12752/
While I certainly hope I never need revision, I did have my L3-4 installed, removed and re-implanted during my surgery in April.
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Bad fall on A$$, Feb 2001 ice hockey
Lami L4/L5 April 2001, L5/S1 Aug 2001
Severe dislocated coccyx (same fall)
Un-diagnosed til 09. (Cannot sit)
Low back pain mild until 2011 - pull started a generator from knees.
rhizotomy Nov 2011 - zilch
Facet joint inj. 18 mo. (no impact)
Can only stand/walk for approx. 30 min
21 hrs/day in bed
L3-5 Activ-Ls (April 2014) Dr Zeegers - walk every day, swim 3 x week. Pain free, no pain meds. Extremely pleased with my decision
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