[Penguin3113]

Hello all,

I had a single level ACDF yesterday the 31st of July. I had not choice I had a ruptured disc that had compressed my spinal cord to 4mm. I was not showing symptoms but I did have a lot of burning and pain in my right arm due to the pinched nerves at the c5-c6. The surgeon used the LDR ROI-C device and not the plate and screws. He also used stem cells and not a bone graph. I am just over 24 hours post op and I am back at home. I have a little pain but it is being controlled by the medicine fairly well. I am not in a collar and I have fairly good range of motion with my neck. All in all I feel great right now.

Does anyone have any advice on what to expect over the next few days and weeks. I have 30 days off of work so I should be able to have a proper recovery. Also does anyone else have any experience with the ROI-c device, I had not heard of it before my surgeon told me about it.

Thanks in advance for any replies

[Dr. Smith]

I'm not sure how many people here (let alone surgeons) have heard of it yet; it was just approved by the FDA in April. Info can be found via google.

Doc

[Penguin3113]

Originally Posted by Dr. Smith

I'm not sure how many people here (let alone surgeons) have heard of it yet; it was just approved by the FDA in April. Info can be found via google.

Doc

Ya I was not able to find a lot about it. We will see how recovery goes. Today was a little worse than yesterday but doing ok.

[Spiney95]

We are all going to be anxious to keep up with your progress. Keep us posted. Best wishes.

[Penguin3113]

Originally Posted by spine95

We are all going to be anxious to keep up with your progress. Keep us posted. Best wishes.

Will do, I am sure everyone is interested in the new hardware. I was not aware that it was that new. I did some research but was unable to find anyone who had it before I went in. I will let you all know how the recovery is going

[Sophie88]

Originally Posted by Penguin3113

Will do, I am sure everyone is interested in the new hardware. I was not aware that it was that new. I did some research but was unable to find anyone who had it before I went in. I will let you all know how the recovery is going

I am 10 days post-op ACDF with an artificial disc, cage, stem cells and 2 titanium screws
c5/c6. This is the first post I have found that mentions this type of "hardware". My recovery has been easier than I expected, particularly in terms of range of motion. Post op. appointment isn't for another month. Pain was in my right arm pre-op, now in my left arm, but sporadic. Throat issues are just about cleared up. Anxious to start PT but doc says not until I see him next month. The only odd thing is that I woke up last night with a severe headache Took about 2 hours to finally fall asleep. I was never able to find anything on the Internet about this new process so if anyone has any links I would very much appreciate it. Thank You

[Cocoa14]

Originally Posted by Penguin3113

Hello all,

I had a single level ACDF yesterday the 31st of July. I had not choice I had a ruptured disc that had compressed my spinal cord to 4mm. I was not showing symptoms but I did have a lot of burning and pain in my right arm due to the pinched nerves at the c5-c6. The surgeon used the LDR ROI-C device and not the plate and screws. He also used stem cells and not a bone graph. I am just over 24 hours post op and I am back at home. I have a little pain but it is being controlled by the medicine fairly well. I am not in a collar and I have fairly good range of motion with my neck. All in all I feel great right now.

Does anyone have any advice on what to expect over the next few days and weeks. I have 30 days off of work so I should be able to have a proper recovery. Also does anyone else have any experience with the ROI-c device, I had not heard of it before my surgeon told me about it.

Thanks in advance for any replies

Please please update on your recovery! I am 14 weeks post op, had surgery nov 15, 2102. I also have the ROI-C on c4/5. I had cadaver bone used on C5/6 12 years ago and tht recovery was great. This one however has been extremely rough. I woke up from surgery in extreme pain in the back of my neck, left arm was dead weight. A few days later, tht dead weight turned into awful pain across my shoulder, in my shoulder, and down my arm. Dr says MRI and X-rays look good. I'm scared its the device. I am better now than I was 8 weeks post op, but a fr cry from being out of pain. I still can't sit up very long. My neck just can't support my head. Praying you are better. Please post. I've been looking everywhere for someone ho had this device.