There are many other artificial discs and surgeons to research and think about. You have some pluses going for you with not smoking and being younger. I had 4 level ADR surgery at age 49 and am doing pretty good. I can't relate to the running as, I believe, it is probably one of the more destructive forms of exercise out there. The body was not meant to be pounded like running does. I am a bicyclist which causes much less impact (Except the impact of my body hitting the asphalt when a 100 lb. dog ran in to my front wheel  ).
I hope you find what you need here. Many of us have been where you are at now and we will support you in the process.
Welcome to the forum.
Terry Newton
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1980 ruptured L4-L5
1988 ruptured SI-L5
1990 ruptured C5-C6
1994 ruptured C6-C7
1995 Hemi-Laminectomy C5-C6, C6-C7 Mayo Clinic
Bicycle Accident 2004
MRI, EMG, Facet Injections, Epidural Blocks, Lumbar Discogram.
Stenum Hospital Surgery November 4, 2006
Prestige Disc C5-C6, C6-C7
Maverick Disc S1-L5, L4-L5
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