re: NeoDisc
Unlike almost all other artificial discs on the market, it looks like NeoDisc is designed to promote tissue ingrowth - although it's described as 'fibrous tissue.'
What I don't understand is why this would not end up promoting heterotopic ossification or "HO" (development of bony tissue outside of existing bones) - which most artificial discs are trying to avoid. If it ends up as a fusion, wouldn't it be better to have a strong fusion in the first place...?
Does anyone have any knowledge of medium to longer-term results?
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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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