[JayleeNW]

#32099

I read an article you wrote where you commented on having successfully removed Pro-Disc C from an anterior approach without too much difficulty. Have you had the same success removing Mobi-c? Sadly I have both and the Mobi-c has been a nightmare, while the Prodisc C is holding up. There is a lot of hype (And pressure/Marketing) pushing these devices, but little in the way of patient counseling about what happens if they do not work out. Thank you.

[Donald Corenman, MD, DC]

#32104

Unfortunately, these artificial discs replacements can and do fail and for some reason, the failures seem to find my office. I think I have now removed every variety of cervical ADR and none are real problems to remove. I agree that many surgeons do not discuss the failure rate and how failures are treated as these patients I see had no idea the ADRs could fail and need to be educated on why these discs fail.

Dr. Corenman

[JayleeNW]

#32121

Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I’m working on finding a Travel Companion (I can not travel alone) to see when and how I can proceed.

[Donald Corenman, MD, DC]

#32130

Good luck!

Dr. Corenman

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