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#21
03-23-2015, 12:00 AM
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Good luck!!
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50 year old female Rear-Ended in 2009 Disk rupture cervical 5-6 & 6-7 2 level M6 ADR, Dr. Clavel - Oct. 2012 Insurance paid Not a day goes by that without me whispering a silent "thank you" to Dr. Clavel Post Op 2+ years Cross Fit 3-5 times a week Running 5ks 
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04-06-2015, 08:18 AM
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Surgery Experience Update
Hi Everyone,
Just wanted to give a quick update about my surgery. It will be short and sweet, as I am only home 1 day from Barcelona, tired and on a different time zone schedule. Everything went as expected, I am very happy with the outcome. My surgical team was top notch, accommodating, and thorough. My sizing of the M6 disc are accurate and placement is excellent for a rapid recovery. I think that is what's most important. My back feels good and strong. My legs are sore but that's mainly from all the walking I've been doing that I was not able to do before. Once my incision has had time to heal, then I can start with a more aggressive form of Physical therapy and hopefully over the next 3 months continue to improve. I've attached a copy of my new x-rays for all to see, and will keep you guys posted. Thanks for all the well wishes, I am so happy I wouldn't change a thing.
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Nov.2000-Car accident resulted herniated disc.& in discovery of DDD. 10 years of pain management: Numerous injections, PT, Chiro, etc.. Dec.2010-Emergency Microdisectomy, resulting in left leg nerve damage and 6mos. rehab. Last 18mos. increased flair-ups and leg pain. Not interested in fusion, actively seeking better quality of life. At present constant pain with daily activities. Need 2-level adr L4-L5, L5-S1, just turned 38. Surgery with Dr. Pablo Clavel, 3/25/2015, 2-level L4-L5-S1.
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#23
04-06-2015, 06:16 PM
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Very nice placement as usual.
Curious why he chose not to use the new L5/S1 from SK. Did he say? Probably a sizing issue. How tall are you and your weight if I may ask? Quote:
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Weightlifter since 12 years old, now mid-40's and figuring out this wasn't such a good idea. Chronic back pain started in 2010 while shrugging weights that a 40 yr. old shouldn't even try. MRI in 2012 showing L4/L5, L5/S1 herniations and L2/L3 bulge. L5/S1 taking on new shape, chronic sciatica, etc. DEXA bone scan performed 5/7/14 showing mild osteopenia. Surgery performed July 9th, 2014, Dr Clavel, hybrid three level lumbar.
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#24
04-06-2015, 07:39 PM
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Adr
I'm still waiting to see this new m6 for L5-S1 I can't find it anywhere. Drew have u actually seen it or were just told about it?
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L5 S 1 herniation burning feet groin pain. Undisgnosed for months finally getting answers. 
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#25
04-07-2015, 02:52 PM
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The latest and greatest is not always the best choice if the doctor has had more success with the tried and true.
 SK don't even talk about the new disc on their website so I would be surprised if Clavel is using it widely yet.
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Lifelong history of back issues from a young age, spasms etc. 1995 - Weightlifting injury 1997 - Hip Injury 2009 - Trampoline injury (just bounced down on my butt) 2009-2011 Physiotherapy and medication, progress but no lasting pain relief 2010 - X-Ray DDD L5-S1, L4-L5, L4-L3 2010 - MRI Herniation L5-S1, Bulges L4-L5, L4-L3 2011 - Epidurals - No relief 2012 - Facet Injections - No relief 2012 - Discogram TBI - positive L3-S1 L3-S1 ADR M6-L w Clavel 11/28/2012
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#27
04-08-2015, 07:55 PM
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Clavel is as much an artist as he is a surgeon!
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- Wife has been diagnosed with Severe Spinal Stenosis Right and Left Sides, Degenerative Disk Disease at C5/6 and C6/7, Large Osteophyte Complexes at a both levels, with C6/7 on R/H Side, and C5/6 both R/H and L/H Sides. Also Reverse Lordosis. - Performed 2-Level ADR with M6-C by Dr. Clavel, Barcelona Spine Center on 10/15/14.
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#28
04-09-2015, 12:38 AM
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Truly amazing that you are doing so well. I mean from what you were before, not in Dr Clavel's talent. Did you ever think that it would turn out like this? Congratulations on a fantastic outcome. All the best to you.
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1979 car accident: rear ended 1980 ACDF C4-5 4/8/11 stopped, hit again 3 epidurals, PT, 2 MRI's,etc. scheduled 3 times for C5-6, 6-7 fusion, plus laminectomy at C3-4, and C 7, advised to do Bilateral lamino-foraminotomy C5-6, C6-7,a Percutaneous Discectomy L4 -L5 7/14 RFA on L3 to L5 (awake, local only) C5-6,6-7 M-6 ADR with Dr. Clavel 9/17/14, 12/7/15 RFA L2-S1, Facet injections C2-7 6/3/16 RFA L2-S1, epidural L4,5, 8/26/16 RFA C1-7
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#29
04-11-2015, 01:14 PM
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I've seen two of the new L5/S1 M6L implanted but they are in friends' backs. Clavel seems to be using it often it appears.
Larger, burred keel and better angle for arriving at neutral degree. End plates larger also.
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Weightlifter since 12 years old, now mid-40's and figuring out this wasn't such a good idea. Chronic back pain started in 2010 while shrugging weights that a 40 yr. old shouldn't even try. MRI in 2012 showing L4/L5, L5/S1 herniations and L2/L3 bulge. L5/S1 taking on new shape, chronic sciatica, etc. DEXA bone scan performed 5/7/14 showing mild osteopenia. Surgery performed July 9th, 2014, Dr Clavel, hybrid three level lumbar.
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#30
04-27-2015, 04:03 PM
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New M6L
Drewrad, I would like to know the parameters for using the new disc. From my understanding they are large in size. If you have friends that received them, how are they doing? I feel great and so far my movement has been good.
On another note, I am 4 weeks post-op, and see my ADR doctor here on Thursday. Been walking and taking my time healing. But, need some advice on physical Therapy. I would like to get some advice. In this area it's hard to find someone who does more then just stretch you out. Any advice would be appreciated.
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Nov.2000-Car accident resulted herniated disc.& in discovery of DDD. 10 years of pain management: Numerous injections, PT, Chiro, etc.. Dec.2010-Emergency Microdisectomy, resulting in left leg nerve damage and 6mos. rehab. Last 18mos. increased flair-ups and leg pain. Not interested in fusion, actively seeking better quality of life. At present constant pain with daily activities. Need 2-level adr L4-L5, L5-S1, just turned 38. Surgery with Dr. Pablo Clavel, 3/25/2015, 2-level L4-L5-S1.
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