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05-29-2007, 05:42 PM
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HI, my name is Tim and this is the first time on this site. I have had five surgeries on my neck since 2004. They include: C6-C7 posterior foramenotomy 9/04, ACDF C6-C7 5/05, redo C6-C7 ACDF with C7-T1 ACDF 12/26/05, redo posterior radical foramenotomy C6-C7 C7-T1 with Songar wires at both levels, C5-C6 ACDF 10/06. In other words my DDD combined with my fusions is ruining my neck. Now I have severe left shoulder and neck pain (radiculopathy). MRI shows disc protrusion at C4-C5. Neurosurgeon says my only choice is ADR to stop the progression of the disease. I have plugged into the *** system and am awaiting consultation. Anyone have info on long term cervical ADR outcomes? I have been a Physician Assistant for 20 years and the last 9 years have been in cardiac surgery. Currently I am unable to assist in surgery due to the obvious need for hyperflexion which causes severe pain. I hope to be chosen for ADR so I can possibly get on with my life. Any info would be helpful.
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Tim ACDF C5-T1 Radical Posterior foramenotomies C6 - T1 with songar wire fixation Prodisc C4-C5 by DR Bertagnoli 8/8/07 
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05-29-2007, 09:19 PM
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There are two ongoing discussions that may answer alot of questions for you. See "Do it again or not", in this forum and "Cervical ADR - whats the verdict?", in the Arthoplasty Central Forum.
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Jessica 39 yrs old 10/2005 MVA C5-C6 herniation w/ cord impingement/displacement Unable to work full time. July 31, 2006 Surgery successfully completed Prodisc-C C5/C6 on in Straubing, Germany by Dr. Bertagnoli. Able to work full time since 1 month post op, but some pain remains. 10/2008 3 surgeons confirm C6/C7 needs ADR and always has. Has anyone had a second ADR surgery on an adjacent level?
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