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Forum: New Member Introductions 09-23-2011, 09:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 20,042
Posted By Tyler
Hi Lizard - and welcome back! I'm glad to...

Hi Lizard - and welcome back!

I'm glad to hear that you also had a great experience with Nick Boeree at Nuffield Wessex - and that all is going well on return.

To respond, belatedely, to your...
Forum: New Member Introductions 01-06-2011, 10:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 25,892
Posted By Tyler
Congrats Brett!! And Costa Rica's a wonderful...

Congrats Brett!! And Costa Rica's a wonderful place with lots of different options, plus you can replace the sometimes bumpy car trips with some pretty cheap internal flights. Have fun!
Forum: New Member Introductions 01-04-2011, 01:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 25,892
Posted By Tyler
Brett - Not sure if you're still scheduled...

Brett -

Not sure if you're still scheduled but wishing you the best of luck!!

Tyler

ps - I also had some scoliosis in the affected region (potentially the result of a motorcycle accident...
Forum: New Member Introductions 12-03-2010, 08:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,789
Posted By Tyler
Hey wgnmn - how did it go? Hope all's well!

Hey wgnmn - how did it go? Hope all's well!
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-11-2010, 10:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,789
Posted By Tyler
Hey tman - I met with Dr. Lauryssen after...

Hey tman -

I met with Dr. Lauryssen after the Chair of Orthopedics at our local University of California medical school and others strongly recommended him. I also appreciated his input and...
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-10-2010, 03:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,408
Posted By Tyler
Hi Lawrence - Just back from trekking and...

Hi Lawrence -

Just back from trekking and saw your post here and on Marti's thread. Have you already consulted with docs regarding ADR?

I actually considered foraminotomy as well but most...
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-10-2010, 03:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,882
Posted By Tyler
Hey Nofusion - sorry to hear about the situation!...

Hey Nofusion - sorry to hear about the situation! I just picked up your message as well and sent a reply but if I can be of further help in any way don't hesitate to ask!
Best,
Tyler
Forum: Manufacturer Product Information 09-23-2010, 02:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 18,376
Posted By Tyler
Spinal Kinetics M6

Here's a site in the UK with references to some of the kinematics and other studies on M6-C done prior to its release in Europe several years ago:
Lindare Medical...
Forum: New Member Introductions 09-14-2010, 10:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 21,732
Posted By Tyler
Hey Jeff, It sounds like you're moving...

Hey Jeff,

It sounds like you're moving through it! Just be careful about the arm weakness. Not only every surgeon I consulted but the neuroskeletal specialist who does epidural steroids and...
Forum: The Big File 09-14-2010, 12:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 20,202
Posted By Tyler
Jeff - Didn't this issue get addressed and...

Jeff -

Didn't this issue get addressed and resolved in another thread in which someone with engineering details (I can't remember their name) described the equilibration process?

Hope all's...
Forum: New Member Introductions 09-14-2010, 12:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 21,732
Posted By Tyler
Hey Zymergist - I'm a fellow Southern...

Hey Zymergist -

I'm a fellow Southern Californian who just spent the summer with docs in San Diego and LA - and elswhere. Although one suggested a less-invasive approach (e.g. foraminotomy),...
Forum: New Member Introductions 09-13-2010, 11:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 39,112
Posted By Tyler
Scott - If ADR does turn out to be a...

Scott -

If ADR does turn out to be a practical solution for you, the following thread has some more info on M6 technical features that might help you explore it further when you're talking to...
Forum: New Member Introductions 09-13-2010, 10:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 39,112
Posted By Tyler
Hi Scott - I had a great experience with...

Hi Scott -

I had a great experience with Nick Boeree in England who was not only an excellent surgeon but a super guy to talk to. Some info is posted at the following thread:...
Forum: New Member Introductions 09-13-2010, 10:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,762
Posted By Tyler
Hi Fred - I agree with Jeff and the...

Hi Fred -

I agree with Jeff and the others. I can add from my experience that I consulted with six of the best surgeons I could find in California as well docs in England, Germany and Spain -...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-28-2010, 02:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 30,563
Posted By Tyler
Smile Just had two-level ADR with Spinal Kinetics' M6-C

Just had two M6-C discs implanted at C5-6 and C6-7 by Nick Boeree in the UK. So far amazing success:
...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-25-2010, 06:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 30,563
Posted By Tyler
M6-c

After a lot of searching I've settled on: (1) the surgeon - Nick Boeree in the UK (2) the procedure - discectomy + ADR at C5-6 and C6-7 (3) the discs - Spinal Kinetics M6-C Only things left...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-16-2010, 01:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,790
Posted By Tyler
Hi Jet - I'd be interested in hearing what...

Hi Jet -

I'd be interested in hearing what the docs have suggested in your situation.

I have both C5-6 and C6-7 herniations but, so far, mostly radiating arm pain and what appears to be...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-15-2010, 07:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 30,563
Posted By Tyler
Leaning toward M6-C: ...

Leaning toward M6-C:

http://www.adrsupport.org/forums/f51/shock-absorbing-adrs-spinal-kinetics-m6-nuvasives-neodisc-10696/index2.html
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-10-2010, 11:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 30,563
Posted By Tyler
Discogram / Discography

Hi Charles -

Thanks so much for your note. You're right in that it does seem to make sense in my case to try to identify the pain generator and location in order to help me decide (in...
Forum: "Getting Back on Their Feet" New Film on DVD 08-09-2010, 09:42 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 108,352
Posted By Tyler
Thumbs up What a fantastic help - for my support group as...

What a fantastic help - for my support group as well as me!

Getting so much information across, but also with personal angles that connect to patients, was not only incredibly effective but makes...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-08-2010, 10:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 30,563
Posted By Tyler
What have the surgeons been recommending so far? ...

What have the surgeons been recommending so far?
Keep me posted!
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-07-2010, 06:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 30,563
Posted By Tyler
Radiating Arm Pain vs. Neck Pain

Jet - the question you raise is one that I've become really focused on.

The short answer is that I mostly notice the radiating arm pain; but I do have some amount of neck pain. The key issue...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-07-2010, 06:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 30,563
Posted By Tyler
Thanks for the additional info Harrison. I think...

Thanks for the additional info Harrison. I think it'll be interesting to see how NeoDisc develops once their clinical trial results are described - but I've got some hesitation.
Forum: The Cutting Edge 08-03-2010, 02:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,309
Posted By Tyler
Thumbs up 1. c 2. c 3. helped me realize complexities...

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3. helped me realize complexities of the technology that I didn't appreciate before, and helped guide questions on new approaches - some answers/hints to be found in the presentation and...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-03-2010, 01:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 30,563
Posted By Tyler
re: NeoDisc

Unlike almost all other artificial discs on the market, it looks like NeoDisc is designed to promote tissue ingrowth - although it's described as 'fibrous tissue.'

What I don't understand is...
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