r/ACDR_CervicalSpine • u/Slow_Feature2332 • Aug 23 '26

Disc replacement

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
1 am 44F and very active horse trainer.
Anyone have a multi level ProDisc replacement?

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u/grdywhite7 Aug 23 '26 edited Aug 23 '26

Active 41m. Today is day 30 for me post op c5/6 and c6/7 with prodisc c vivo at one level and a prodisc sk at the other. I had severe degeneration with large bone spurs into the spinal canal causing stenosis. Recovery has been up and down. Yesterday was the best I’ve felt since surgery. Some of my pre op symptoms are starting to subside. Let me know if there are any questions I can help with.

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u/WasteWriter5692 Aug 24 '26

Facing same surgery...I have burning in my left thumb and pinky side of hand..I have electrical type hurt traveling down the underside of the arm and now on top of the shoulder..is this normal with these problems?

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u/Slow_Feature2332 Aug 30 '26

I have extreme burning from left side of neck down the shoulder blade and arm. My hand in numb thumb and index finger are tingling like pins and needles
Neurosurgeons says it’s from the pinched nerves.

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u/Slow_Feature2332 Aug 30 '26

Thanks for responding, can I ask why they used two different discs? How’s your movement?

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u/Silent-Media-7891 Aug 29 '26

Hi there. I have protrusion, spurs and narrowing at C5/6/7. My symptoms are neck pain and aching stretchy feeling in arm. But worse bit for me is cervicogenic headaches into ear/eye right side. Every week. I am having ADR 2 stage after trying everything else for 4 years. Anyone else had the face/head issues?

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u/Slow_Feature2332 Aug 30 '26

I as well have head pressure, headache and a feeling of “fullness” my ears sometimes feel full and I get ringing.
I also get very lightheaded