Mobi-C Cervical Disc Prosthesis

[coolray9]

Thanks for both of your replies. I do have a host of questions for my doctor to answer and yours will be included. Thanks.

Jeffrey, your testimonial is terrific to read. Of course, I was hoping for a response like that and will rest easier tonight knowing of your success. It's been a year since your surgery and you're still happy with the results. That's great news!

I am meeting with my doctor next week and am planning to move forward with this procedure. Wish me luck!

[mmglobal]

Ray,

I have many clients with Mobi-C procedures done. It's an interesting device. While the materials are similar to the other poly-core ADR's, the design is somewhat different. The highly mobile core allows the joint to discover it's own 'center'; while stationary core, ball and socket devices like the ProDisc-C will provide centering force that will tend to keep things more aligned based on the location of the prosthesis. As with all of the differences from one device to the next, they come with advantages and disadvantages. Also, the advantages and disadvantages may be different for different applications. What may be better at one level, may be a disadvantage in a big multi-level contstruct.

There is much to think about and unfortunately, the answers to many questions may not be known for some time yet.

Please keep us posted... all the best,

Mark

[coolray9]

I'm going in for surgery tomorrow. I actually discovered in my follow up meeting (before surgery) that because I'm part of a study I have to be open to either a fusion procedure or artificial disk replacement.

A computer actually determines which procedure I'll get at the time of surgery; 2/3 chance for the disk, 1/3 for fusion. It's necessary for the control study.

I was pretty pissed at first but realized I need one or other anyway.

Wish me luck.

[mmglobal]

Ray.... Disc or fusion... I hope to hear great news about your recovery. All the best... talk to you soon,

Mark

[nopain]

It's disappointing when people hit forums looking for answers. But then do not return to share their results. It's the results of others that help (Just like they wanted help) everyone make better informed decisions.

[coolray9]

I apologize for not reporting back to the group on my surgery. I did get the Mobi-C device and recovery have been a success.
My surgery date was February 26, 2008; I was out of the hospital the next day and back to work within a week.
I have full range of motion in my neck.
I have gotten back into working out with a trainer since my left side (effected side) lost quite a bit of muscle and, to date, I'm still not a 100% compared to the right side.
The trials for this device are now closed. I heard that I was either the last or second-to-last participant.
I realize there's not a lot of data on the long-term effects of this device but for now I'm enjoying my life again.
I appreciated the responses from you all during my pre-op decision making period; I've recommended dozens of friends to this site for support.
Thanks again!

[sahuaro]

Thank you for updating! It is so wonderful that you have had such success.
Your muscles and strength will come back with continued work--that has been my experience.