Disc size
Interesting comments by Dr Z. Can't say I disagree. Activ L does allow for repositioning, easier removal, more sizes. I rec'd the LL for cervical for M6, and it is still a little small according to Dr Clavel. It may not make any significant difference.
Lumbar and cervical are of course completely different but I think what we are all seeing is certain docs prefer certain ADR's. It goes back to what we have heard before....pick your surgeon first, disc second (unless you have metal issues etc).
Dr Clavel mentioned that M6C removal was challenging but could be done with minimal risk by a skilled surgeon ( I assume he meant himself but was too humble to say so)
Good luck.
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Pre Surgery:
C3-C4:Mild disc osteophytes. Mild-moderate right facet arthrosis. Mild right foraminal stenosis.
C4-C5:Midline central disc protrusion, significant. Mild canal stenosis.
C5-C6:Moderate disc osteophytes. Mild-moderate canal stenosis. Moderate-severe bilateral foraminal stenosis.
C6-C-7:Mild-moderate disc osteophytes. Mild canal stenosis. Moderate left and moderate-severe right foraminal stenosis.
June 29,2016-3 level M6 (C4-C7) Dr. Clavel Barcelona
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