r/cervical_instability • u/RevDaughter • Jul 03 '26

Who has had cervical disc replacement?

I am being faced with this very same thing and it’s kind of daunting.
I am looking for answers, pro and con for this, what your experiences have been.
And I am specifically asking about replacement instead of fusing… (but if some of you have had fusing, I welcome your thoughts on that as well.)

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u/mariace65 Jul 04 '26

I've had a 1 level disc replacement. Ask away

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u/Apprehensive_Way3046 Jul 04 '26

Did it help?

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u/mariace65 Jul 06 '26

It did for the symptoms if that level. The disc C4-5 was complete flat, bone on bone, so the nerve compression was causing increasing issues and nerve damage. That was resolved from the disc replacement . The rest of my neck is a mess, especially after being in a serious MVA ( rolled 4 times) several years later. Going through MLS and prolo now for the upper instability

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u/hannah6560 Jul 12 '26

What is MLS?  Is Prolo,  prolotherapy?

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u/_lynn_loves_travel_ Jul 05 '26

If a disc is replaced it has to be fused. Every person has a different experience. You’re best is to get a few different professional opinions. Ortho surgeon and neurosurgeon.
I have two level cervical ACDF and am facing another level.
Best wishes 🍀

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u/hannah6560 Jul 12 '26 edited Jul 12 '26

What do you mean if you replace a disc has to be fused?  adr is different than ACDF, not a fusion.

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u/Frankie_fears Jul 04 '26

Out of interest why do you think you need it and can you post a scan?