I had a foraminotomy in 2003 at C5/C6, I had DDD at that level. That lasted till 2009. I had an ADR at that same level in 2009 at Stenum. They were more than willing to operate at that level.
I had problems ever since at C5/C6. Most Dr.s I consulted prior to ADR said that would be a painful joint and it would fuse eventually over the ADR. They were correct.
In April of 2010 I had the ADR removed at C5/C6 and fused.
Some food for thought. Each time you are operated at the same level your nerves are exposed to more manipulation and may become more irritated, potentially creating long term nerve pain or problems.
I would see a few surgeons and if the majority say no ADR, I'd follow their advice. I wish I did.
Good Luck.
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CP
Fusion C6/C7 - 2/2002
Foramenotomy 1/2004 - C5/C6 right side
Stenum M6 - 4/2009 - C4/C5, C5/C6
US Prestige ST - 12/2009 - C3/C4
Revision to Fusion 4/2009 - C5/C6 M6
Auto fuse of M6 at C4/C5 - determined after Xray on 3/2011.
Current - Fused at 3 levels C4/5/6/7, ADR C3/C4
Lumbar L5/S1 Annular tear - pain started 8/2009. MRI Hiz on 3/2011
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