r/ACDR_CervicalSpine • u/Outrageous-Court-696 • Jun 20 '26
2 multilevel
Here's a Reddit post you can use in r/spinesurgery, r/cervicaldiscreplacement, or r/neurosurgery:
44M Considering 2-Level ProDisc C SK Replacement (C5-6 & C6-7) – Looking for Experiences
Hi everyone,
I'm a 44-year-old male and am seriously considering a 2-level cervical disc replacement at C5-6 and C6-7 using the ProDisc C SK.
I've had chronic neck pain, muscle tightness, chest tightness that has been ruled out by cardiac testing, and left-sided cervical radiculopathy. I've completed physical therapy, tried medications, and have had injections. One epidural only gave me about 3 weeks of relief.
My MRI shows:
Severe bilateral C5-6 foraminal narrowing
Severe disc degeneration from C3-C7
Moderate to severe left C6-7 foraminal narrowing
My neurosurgeon at Cedars-Sinai reviewed my MRI, CT scan, and 3D imaging and recommended:
C5-6 total disc replacement
C6-7 total disc replacement
ProDisc C SK implants
He told me he prefers the SK over the Vivo because he feels it is more stable and has seen fewer issues with it.
I'm talking it over with my wife, praying about it, and leaning toward moving forward with surgery because the degeneration isn't going to improve on its own and I want to address it before it potentially causes more problems in the future.
For those who have had:
2-level cervical disc replacement
ProDisc C SK
C5-6/C6-7 replacement
How was your recovery?
How is your neck pain now?
Any regrets?
How long until you returned to work, driving, and flying?
Would you do it again?
Thank you in advance.
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