Hi Dieter,
Many people here have had implants with the M6 in the past 3 years. Most have done very well. In general, most patients do very well with cervical disc replacements.
If complications do occur, it's because of surgeon error(s), including:
- imprecise placement;
- failure to diagnose localized vertebral osteoporosis;
- failure to diagnose sub-clinical infections.
I personally do not like the myriad parts and materials in the M6 and have been vocal about this for years. Hopefully, my opinion doesn't matter much.
We don't have any long term data on outcomes on the M6; so if anyone can translate Dieter's referenced posts that would be appreciated. I could do this if I had more time, but I do not presently.
Dieter, back to you: are you taking/did you take any NSAIDs at all to manage any overgrowth of the bone (auto-fusion or HO)? How are you feeling now?
Ich wünsche Ihnen Gesundheit hoog immer mein Freund!
