[Iridium1016]

Hi Old Codger,

I believe we're sort of on the same boat.

I'm collaborating with my surgeon to resolve a problematic health caused by Cobalt-chrome (with nickel) in Prodisc-C Vivo. I had my surgery almost nine months ago (Feb 2015), I was feeling fantastic but that only lasted for 14 days, post surgery. Since then, I have been dealing with different levels of pain and other neurological symptoms. I've seen two other surgeons--and I am determined not to have spinal fusion (which they suggested) as it carries its own set complications. I had the metal-allergy test done in September, care of In Vita Lab, Germany (connected with MELISA Lab); results came back with high sensitivity to Nickel, Iridium and mildly to Cadmium.

Latest X-ray shows bone loss and anterior protrusion on C-4/5. We're looking for the most suitable implant for revision, as soon as possible.

We contacted Axiomed (now owned by Spinal Frontier) to ask for more information on Freedom Cervical Disc but they haven't replied.

All the best to you...