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ProDisc
08-25-2008, 12:34 AM
Post: #1
ProDisc
Has anyone had the "ProDisc" inserted in their neck? I heard that this has amazing results...http://losangelesspineinstitute.com/artificialdiscreplacement.htm

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Injured 1999 3 level anterior cervical fusion 2001
Settled Work Comp Case 2006 w/ Lifetime Medical Currently, C7-T1 is being watched will possibly need surgery front/back fusion from C3-T2, lower back needs another facet injection.
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08-25-2008, 01:06 AM
Post: #2
RE: ProDisc
It was talked about for me biy at the time i would have had to wait 6 months

and dr had put in 1 in canada
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08-25-2008, 12:12 PM
Post: #3
RE: ProDisc
My Neurosurgeon was one of the few that performed the medical studies on these Disc. As they can work manly for people with say one disc bad. I'm hearing now, their studing multiple disc replacement also. I do understand you have to be considered a canadate for it though.

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08-25-2008, 02:15 PM
Post: #4
RE: ProDisc
Thanks Tweety & Bad Boy...from what I understand it is now for several levels.

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Injured 1999 3 level anterior cervical fusion 2001
Settled Work Comp Case 2006 w/ Lifetime Medical Currently, C7-T1 is being watched will possibly need surgery front/back fusion from C3-T2, lower back needs another facet injection.
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08-25-2008, 04:35 PM
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RE: ProDisc
And how about this one;

http://www.zimmer.com/z/ctl/op/global/ac...emplate/IN

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08-25-2008, 09:31 PM
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RE: ProDisc
WOW....great article/website. It doesn't mention for cervical issues mostly lower backs & legs....
thanks Bad Boy

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Injured 1999 3 level anterior cervical fusion 2001
Settled Work Comp Case 2006 w/ Lifetime Medical Currently, C7-T1 is being watched will possibly need surgery front/back fusion from C3-T2, lower back needs another facet injection.
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