Jeff, my first question is why did the doctor suggest this particular implant in your case? I just did a quick google search on the Bryan and came across a support forum (CareCure Forums) - possibly Canadian - and there's at least one thread on the board about difficulty w/ the Bryan.
Like you, my surgeon has recommended an ADR that I can't find much patient experience with however, I do understand why he has chosen the particular implant in my situation. Through boards I have read about ADR's without stops (such as the Bryan and the Secure-C) causing facet problems. I brought this concern forward and was told that the ligaments and muscles of the neck stop the rotation of the neck - not the facets. We shall see.
Best to you,
Susan
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MRI shows C5/6 & 6/7 DDD along with lower cervical kyphosis
Recent onset of some arm numbness
9/03/13 2 level M6 ADR's C5/6 6/7
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