Dogpilot
Hello, and am sorry to hear of your struggles.
My questions are for you, but also for the board to help provide clarity from the missing details of your last few posts.
Questions.
Who did your procedure?
How long ago was it performed?
How many levels was your procedure?
Which level?
How tall are you and your weight as well?
Did you have a DEXA bone density performed?
How old are you?
Answers to these will help clarify much.
Bone modding via a ProDisc is even more potentially destructive than an M6 which has mild keels/fins that don't even scratch the surface of the corticallis, so to focus on the M6 in regards to vertebrae compromise is not fair. I do however agree that there are not enough customization of sizes available which can make for poor spanning on extra large individuals. I, for instance, am a short man, and my M6's span across the vertebrae great according to the images laying atop corticoid bone, which is very much desirable.
So, please, help us by understanding your unique situation by answering the questions. Perhaps we can even be of help. At least I hope so. Be well.
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Weightlifter since 12 years old, now mid-40's and figuring out this wasn't such a good idea.
Chronic back pain started in 2010 while shrugging weights that a 40 yr. old shouldn't even try.
MRI in 2012 showing L4/L5, L5/S1 herniations and L2/L3 bulge.
L5/S1 taking on new shape, chronic sciatica, etc.
DEXA bone scan performed 5/7/14 showing mild osteopenia.
Surgery performed July 9th, 2014, Dr Clavel, hybrid three level lumbar.
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