Thanks Cynlite, especially for the recommendation of Dr. B at TBI! I have read several of your posts....... I don't know whether I need a 2-level or a 4-level. Dr. Patel was the last doctor that I consulted with and he's not 100% sure either given the three option. His next step is to do a CAT Scan , I believe that the imaging is better. I punted on the CAT scan last year - was not ready at the time for surgery, since then I've notice a little increase in pain.
All things being equal, I'm leaning towards a 2-level ADR for the first operation (Occam's Razor). I will be able to have additional ADRs at the C3/4 & C6/7 at a later date but not probably not in the US.
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History of Degenerative Disk Disease:
1983 Laminectomy L3/4 & L4/5
2015 Diagnosed with Cervical Myelopathy C3-C7
C4/5 & C5/6 are worst
C4/5 & C5/6 Mobi-C Surgery 2/1/17 with Dr. Vikas Patel
Still active, working out and cycling - want to stay that way!
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