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Cervical Disc Replacements instead of more fusions

Spine Health | Last Active: May 26, 2023 | Replies (18)
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@amandajro

Hello @babypanda. You will notice I have moved your post to the Spine Health Support Group. I see you have connected with @jenniferhunter who has shared a lot of information with you. Are you considering a second opinion given your distaste of your doctor's bedside manner and to be fully sure before proceeding?

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sandpiper49 | @sandpiper49 | May 20, 2023

Hi Baby Panda. I just had five artifical discs implanted in Germany. I am also a massage therapist and even if I was offered, I wouldn't want five fusions. The surgery was highly successful from a structural perspective i.e. the spine. It's a work in progress to bring the muscles, tendons etc. to where it needs to be. Yes, it's expensive. The USA and Canada are approved for two cervical ( and lumbar) levels which you have to pay for. Germany is the pioneer and only country that does more than two levels. Am happy to provide more info. Sandpiper

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