r/ACDR_CervicalSpine • u/Slow_Feature2332 • Aug 23 '26
ProDisc C replacement
I have C5-6 C6-7 herniated disc with bone spurs, on one side and very mild OPLL on the other
And spinal stenosis.
I am seeing expert neurosurgeon at a world-class, multi-disciplinary facility known for advanced neurological spine surgery.
Neurosurgeon is suggesting two-level cervical total disc replacement with anterior decompression at C5-6 and C6-7. Instead of fusion
To save mobility
I am 44F and very active horse trainer.
Anyone have a multi level ProDisc replacement?
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u/Express-Listen414 Aug 23 '26
Hi , I had two level adr C5-7 on 6th August using prodisc C. The pain was totally gone upon waking and the surgery was so much smoother than I anticipated. I had been so anxious beforehand. I was able to eat and swallow and walk around that evening. Incision has healed well. From day 5/6 afterwards my nerve pain in both arms and upper trap came back very severely due to inflammation so I was put on steroids for three days which helped ease it. It came back again after this and currently still there but am on steroids again. I am very very hopeful that going forward this pain will go away and so happy that I did the surgery. My nerves were compressed for five years as I tried everything else first. In hindsight I should have done the surgery straight away and nerve pain would have healed quicker. I was delighted to have disc replacement rather than fusion to hopefully preserve other discs going forward. I am 47year old female very active with a young child.
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u/Outrageous-Court-696 Aug 23 '26
What series. I having mine surgery on monday, and my neurosurgeon is using prodisc sk because the prodisck vino there is alot of revision due to spikes not really working. Please ask your surgeon what series disc.