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Cervical Disc Replacements instead of more fusions

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

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Thank you, Sandpiper! I didn’t think anyone was ever going to notice my post. Do you think having the two discs replaced with implants under the fused discs would be possible? I spoke to my pain management doctor about having disc replacements last week and he told me no surgeon would touch my neck until I have the hip spacer on the left side replaced as well as the defective hip implant on the right. I’m still on antibiotics for the staph (MSSA) infection of the left hip that required its removal. I’m having those surgeries done in October and February. I’m waiting this long for the revisions because it increases the chance of the infection being completely gone before surgery. I’d love to read any information you have. Thank you again for answering. I greatly appreciate any info you can provide.

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You are very welcome. The doctor that I went to is a miracle worker. He takes on surgeries that other doctors won't touch and he has the skill set to do them. Do you have a recent MRI? Are you in the USA? I know that artificial discs can be combined with fusions that already exist. Obviously you need to be in good general health to have the surgery i.e. not have an infection. Only the orthopedic surgeon in Germany can make that decision. My advice would be to contact Pro Spine in Germany and fill out the consult info. That includes a detailed medical history and imaging. There isn't a charge for the consult. Then you'll know for sure.