Hi Lawrence -
Just back from trekking and saw your post here and on Marti's thread. Have you already consulted with docs regarding ADR?
I actually considered foraminotomy as well but most felt it wouldn't adequately fix the underlying situation I had at the affected levels and they were concerned about ADR after foraminotomy, although I know people have done it as Jeff notes.
If you're interested in learning more about the M6 discs that Jeff, Marti and I had, there are patients and surgical outcome threads at the following group page:
http://www.adrsupport.org/forums/groups/m6-ers/
If you have any questions or I can be of further help in any way, please don't hesitate to ask!
Best,
Tyler
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2010 Cycling accident tripped up an old motorcycle injury
C5-6 and C6-7 disc degeneration, foraminal compromise with indentation of nerve roots causing arm pain and weakness
Aug-27-2010: 2-level ADR (C5-6 & C6-7) with Spinal Kinetics's M6-C by Nick Boeree, Nuffield Wessex Hosp., Eastleigh, UK
Completely off of pain meds since a few days post-op and symptom-free; have returned to cycling, climbing and all other activities (but staying off the motorcycle)
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