Personally I wouldn't go anywhere near a ProDisc - well, considering the ESP exists. (cobalt, lack of cushioning, wear debris, etc...)
There's a reason why more and more physicians seem to be moving to the ESP.
And even with all that, I'm still very cautious and haven't made up my mind yet.
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L4-L5 Broad Diffuse Bulge, mildly contacting left L5 nerve root
L5-S1 Broad Central Disc Protrusion mildly impinging left S1 nerve root
"Mild scoliosis of lumbar spine".
Four central disc protrusions in thoracic spine.
C5-C6, C6-C7 bulging, bone spurs. Imaging not looking good. Successful CP-ESP's placed in Oct 2019 by Dr. Desai.
Delayed lumbar surgery to work on bone density. Considering options now, some but minimal bone density improvement. Will only use LP-ESP.
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