I know John personally. I can't believe what he has gone through. His story is inspiring! Thank you so much for sharing it. I am blown away about what he has been able to do post ADR. Blown away!
@johnnyrodriguez276
3 жыл бұрын
Are you serious
@chrismorgan9541
6 жыл бұрын
this guy explains how i feel exactly. i am going for spinal op number 5,. and am now going to send my MRI scan to this surgeon and hopefully go to Germany for treatment, fingers crossed.will keep you all posted.
@EnandeGmbH
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Chris. if you haven't done so already, you can use this form to start the complimentary consultation. www.enande.com/evaluation-form.html
@NODAK9
5 жыл бұрын
Chris Morgan how’s everything going now? Number 4 coming up soon. Getting my Lumbar fusion screws and plates taken out and getting an artificial L3 disc. Best wishes to ya! 👍💪
@NODAK9
4 жыл бұрын
@PaleBlueDot Getting injured and not feeling physically well definitely illicit some tricky emotional pain so I truly empathize with you. Keep your head up, stay active and know things WILL get better. We’re in it for the long haul and there’s plenty of great day’s ahead! 💪
@BradMartocello
Ай бұрын
@@NODAK9 How did the surgery go? Curious about lumbar fusion into artificial disc.
@4stinkypaws
Жыл бұрын
I'm an avid competitor as well. Career cut short due to snowboarding lumbar injury 15 years ago. Need to tell you that watching this video a year ago has given me hope and drive to leave Massachusetts (have seen all the top docs around Boston, all ready to do 4 level fusion) and commit to a 4 level Artificial Disc in Switzerland. Thank YOU for taking the time to make this video. Hope you are still doing well. You're truly an inspiration!!
@bluerfoot
Жыл бұрын
Hi Don, We met on the Facebook group (Brad) Best of luck, agreed tough choice but I'd agree head over the pond...
@gabrielacruz199
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience, I'm going to have this surgery for my L4 I was in a car accident and I've been living with pain ever since, I swear I keep rewatching this video because I feel that I found someone who gets it, the pain is so bad that some days is just a bit hard to find the strength to keep going and knowing that this surgery has helped you in a way that allowed you to live normally gives me so much hope and strength to keep going until the surgery. I am 26 years old and its scary and a bit nerve wracking but every time I feel anxious I just watch this video again.
@johnnyrodriguez276
3 жыл бұрын
Hey have you gotten the surgery? I'm 29 in pain want to know what can help me be pain free it's on my lower back and groin that feel mild canal stenosis pain
@benitoipatzi9174
2 жыл бұрын
How are you doing now?
@foxracer1703
7 жыл бұрын
can relate to the gun comment ugh. good for you wish you many more years of health
@EnandeGmbH
7 жыл бұрын
Thank foxracer1703. We spoke with John this morning, and he is still extremely active.
@acalderon777
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir, for sharing your story. This video helped a lot on whether or not to move forward with surgery. Sounds like the M6-L is the way to go. Hope your doing well.
@colleengibson9937
8 жыл бұрын
John your story is amazing I am so happy for you and thank you for sharing I am sure you will give hope to so many others. I had surgery as well and I am doing fantastic thanks to Dr. Ritter-Lang.Colleen Gibson
@pep122088
4 жыл бұрын
Can you stand for a 8 hour day without pain?
@traceykerr572
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I’m having a three level cervical a DR. I’m also an Iron Man athlete an ultra runner. Hoping to get back out there after the surgery that’s coming up.
@barbied7650
2 жыл бұрын
Don't give up!!! Great story..thanks for sharing
@Francisco-sx7th
10 күн бұрын
It's pretty weird that no one speaks about costs...replacing discs is just super expensive and unfortunately only few can afford.
@barbied7650
2 жыл бұрын
I get it. I can't wait for mine. 9yrs of drudging thru life!!!! I'm so ready!!!!
@head0927
7 жыл бұрын
This is a great story. Im 33 and unfortunately i can relate to this guy a lot. It's very depressing going through so much pain and not being able to enjoy your life with your family. I have a 3 year old and there is times i can barely move much less run around with her. I guess i'll have to look into this more b/c disc fusion isn't a option for me I've heard so many bad things about it that quite frankly would make me even more depressed. Im sure i'll struggle with this the rest of my life b/c I'd imagine the cost of this surgery I'd never be able to afford.
@EnandeGmbH
7 жыл бұрын
Contact our team through Enande.com. The consultation is completely free. As far as cost, you may be surprised. While this is often much cheaper in Europe than in the US, the current exchange rate makes it even better!
@EverettOKeefeJ
7 жыл бұрын
Hello Head0927. Yeah I know John personally, and he would say get it checked out. As far as finances, some people have used GoFundMe to help. And other have found other ways to make it happen. Keep us informed!
@EnandeGmbH
7 жыл бұрын
Yes it seem this is getting more common, but it is hard to count on. Some insurance companies are finally realizing how much money they save with this surgery. Other, alas, do not! Compare this to the cost of a lifetime of medication, therapy, etc, not to mention repeated surgeries.
@EnandeGmbH
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for adding your experience, kirkleach. And we are glad you got reimbursed. This is happening more and more.
@amandybruce
6 жыл бұрын
head0927 I have 4 kids 20 months to 7 yrs. It really sucks I cannot be the mommy I want to be almost 6 weeks post op. I trusted my surgeon to give me my life back and thus far I just cannot lift them or run and play the numbness ia in both arms now im scared ill drop my 25 pound 20 month old. I hope you get better
@Stavrosg76
3 жыл бұрын
It gives me a lot of hope to hear this story
@keving1774
6 жыл бұрын
great video very informative and surprised that we don't have this in California or in your area of Fresno
@anshultiwari1982
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Very informative
@EnandeGmbH
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Anshul. We are glad this video is helpful for you. If you would like any more information, visit Enande.com or email us at office@enande.com.
@communicationssalinas_sda1539
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! So glad you are okay! How does one pay for this? Curious if insurance covers most? Or if it’s just a sacrifice worthwhile with no insurance?
@ggstylz
5 жыл бұрын
Great story. Maybe one day if I have the funds I will make that leap. Just an observation about this video though, It’d be great if the background music wasn’t as intrusive.
@baddriver3580
5 жыл бұрын
Wow,,,, this is me exactly! I am done......omg so much pain! Waiting on disc replacement...... wheew.
@EnandeGmbH
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Driver. Let us know if we can help in any way!
@billymiller6792
4 жыл бұрын
I am very intrigued/ interested in further review into this for my cervical issues!! PLEASE HELP!! Billy
@jakesmith7898
3 жыл бұрын
@@billymiller6792 what did you do???
@tinacollins9213
4 жыл бұрын
I feel so sad I cry to John
@gracemcgarvey
4 ай бұрын
Hello. I am getting this surgery soon. Would you be able to update how your feeling now many years after surgery? Thanks, Grace
@Iazzaboyce
6 жыл бұрын
I think this could be what I need, but I might be too old now (54). I have severe pain in the centre of my low back. I think my disc at L5 S1 has deteriorated and because of this the slightest exertion will incur immediate increase in pain/incapacitation. I live in the UK and the National Health Service says MRI does not show much wrong. I recently had facet joint injection but this just made pain worse for 4 weeks. I have to take paracetamol, codeine and ibuprofen every day which helps a little.
@EnandeGmbH
6 жыл бұрын
Hello Lazzaboyce. 54 is not a prohibitive age. In fact, many of our patients are in their 50's and some in their 60's. To find out if this is an option for you, send an email to evaluation@enande.com, and you can get a complimentary evaluation.
@STEVE-lk2ft
Жыл бұрын
John thank you! Can you update how you are doing in 2022.
@tinacollins9213
4 жыл бұрын
Thankyou John very interesting I have L5S1 disc burst backwards severed my nerves to my bladder and bowel say no more
@makeupbykhani8178
3 жыл бұрын
Did u find some cure for it?
@SteelBlue911
4 жыл бұрын
This video is very inspiring. One of my questions about the M6L was how solid the anchoring would be to the vertebrae. Apparently it is very solid. I have a badly degenerated L5 and the back pain has been chronic over the years. I will be getting my films ready to send, very soon. I am hoping for the best.
@jrchicago9216
3 жыл бұрын
Joe, the surgeons can tell you if you are a good candidate or not. You can email an MRI and health history. Delay is not your friend though. If it compresses too much or bone spurs rub and cause problems, it can be a disqualification issue. Ritter Lang or Dr Clavel in Barcelona have performed thousands. I went to Barcelona as it’s a walking city and we had ten days after leaving the hospital to be a tourist. Clavel does his own surgery. Lang has a team.
@johnnysalazar7853
6 жыл бұрын
In 2013 I had a adr surgery using a Bryan disc between c5 and c6.its been five years with no issues. I'm worried that something will go wrong with the disc. In your opinion, should I have anything to worry about?
@jrchicago9216
3 жыл бұрын
All the disc I researched are designed to last more than a life time. The question of ASD (Adjacent Segment Disease) might occur, but you would have symptoms if that were the case. At 5 years there is a about 9% chance of ASD versus over 28% with a fusion, and that was a US based study on the ProDisc. The video is from Dr Blumenthal at TBI (Texas Back Institute) on Seattle Spine Institute web site and it’s 2019 if I recall correctly. If you don’t have pain or mobility issues, you can probably relax and not worry. If you are in pain, you may want to go to PT.
@robertcavazos5241
6 жыл бұрын
In 25 years old and have a permitted damaged L5 disk it hard to pay bills, Medications and food.
@4th_Gen_Proud_Texan
2 жыл бұрын
How is John doing today? I’m just curious about the long term outcome.
@impeccablebeats0448
3 жыл бұрын
It seems ADR is an option for those with disc herniation, but can ADR be an option for someone with spondylosis induced bone spurs as well? I have prominent bone spurs causing multilevel stenosis and central spinal cord compression. Is fusion the only option for me or is ADR possible too to remove the bone spurs and still preserve motion?
@louielou152
6 жыл бұрын
I got an ADR at c6-7 level and it gave me about a year relief but now I am in excruciating pain again
@diarmuidmcmahon5780
5 жыл бұрын
what's causing the new pain?
@treelore5100
5 жыл бұрын
wow - please tell us more about this and what the doctors have said. They should be taking xrays to be sure that the disc is in perfect placement. Also it may be worth getting a second opinion on the placement from multiple people to be sure.
@veronicamaldonado-price7860
4 жыл бұрын
I know the feeling of opting for a gun due to the day after day pain. Sitting, standing & even laying down bring no relief at all. Been on controlled pain meds & muscle relaxers for 10 years. I'm done. I want a permanent fix, not a bandaid. I want to have a normal life again. I hide my disability placard because it's not who I am. I want to be able to walk, run, exercise... love life again! I'm tired of this already! Please send me information. ❤🙏☝️💞
@jasonmarchione9981
7 жыл бұрын
I wasnt aware you could get a disc replacement after a laminectomy?
@EnandeGmbH
7 жыл бұрын
Yes, we do that frequently. Sadly, laminectomy and discectomies give patients limited relief for a limited amount of time. Many patients find that ADR is permanent solution.
@NODAK9
5 жыл бұрын
Yup
@user-ks5nw8hr1y
3 жыл бұрын
what kind of disc he used? prodisc?
@norbertkovacs2204
6 жыл бұрын
What happens, if the replacement (like after a few decades) does wear out or fails? (I understand that they are tested for more than 40 years, but what if? Or I get hit by a car and it breaks. Hypothetically) Can it be replaced, or then you HAVE TO use fusion? Can it just be taken out and replaced by another new disc implant (of the same kind or other)? Thanks for the answer in advance!
@EnandeGmbH
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for asking Norbert. In the case of the M6 (our preferred disc) it is tested to last 60+ years without significant wear. It should alst a lifetime. However, if something should happen to the device, fusion remains an option. Replacement with another device may be possible but would depend on many factors. As for the device breaking in an accident, of course anything is possible. But John's experience is pretty telling. He broke his bike frame, pelvis and many other bones...but not his implant. His story is amazing. Thanks for watching it, Norbert. Let us know if we can be any further help.
@EnandeGmbH
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your encouraging words, Sean. We hope to see you here when you are ready.
@dr.heisenberg3707
6 жыл бұрын
how much does it cost there for a lumbar l4-l5 disc replacement surgery?
@EnandeGmbH
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for asking Sanatan. For single level ADR with Enande/Dr. Ritter-Lang, it is 28K Euros plus 4K for additional levels. That includes all the hospital stay, hotel stay before and after (including a 5-star hotel during recuperation), and full brunches before and after hospital stay. And that is for you and a companion. We even provide hotel for your companion while you are in the hospital. The only cost to add to this is airfare and evening meals when not in the hospital. We do not rush people out of the hospital either like in many countries. 4-6 days in the hospital is common at Enande...if needed. Hope this helps. You can get more information and a complimentary consultation at www.enande.com/evaluation-form.html
@wuzrobbd3097
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for taking the time to personally respond to the original poster of this very pertinent question. I'm currently researching my own options and will now include your team and facility in those which I wish to speak to for further guidance.
@EnandeGmbH
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you, wuzrobbd. We are grateful for your comment. And we look forward to hearing from you.
@maurisegee4107
4 жыл бұрын
ENANDE GmbH has the price changed in 2020 or does it remain the same 28k plus 4k for additional levels?
@K0ukku
3 жыл бұрын
How did it go dr. heisenberg?
@CDaeda
7 жыл бұрын
Where does a person get the funds for such surgery?
@EnandeGmbH
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Cdeada. More and more insurance companies are now reimbursing for ADR surgery in Germany. Where insurance company help is not available, people have funded their procedures in a variety of ways. We recommend you send an email to office@enande.com for more info. We can also connect you with someone well versed in funding options.
@CDaeda
7 жыл бұрын
Which insurance companies? I live in the US. Also, I was looking at another disc with promise called the LP-ESP. Is your organization considering installing this disc in addition to the M6? Any opinions.
@EnandeGmbH
7 жыл бұрын
Our surgical team uses various devices depending on the surgical need. While the team favors the M6 in most circumstances because of its features and excellent track record, the team will utilize other devices where appropriate. As far as insurance companies, we have seen Blue Cross/ Blue Shield do this depending on which state you are in. Here is a list that someone else researched and provided to us. We cannot vouch for its accuracy or currency, but perhaps you will find it helpful. www.dropbox.com/s/tdc4e6fo9x1hy4p/List_of_All_Insurers_by_state_060117.pdf?dl=0
@DrDr-pg5br
4 жыл бұрын
Does the cost include the week in Park Hotel?
@moshack
7 жыл бұрын
Can some one please talk about how much all this will cost ?
@EnandeGmbH
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Michael. There are many variables to consider for each patient. Just send an email to office@enande.com, and we can send you some information.
@paulfitzgerald7893
7 жыл бұрын
I've been told am not suitable for artificial disc after laminectomy on l5s1 and endescopic laser foriminoplasty on l5s1 for ddd ere in uk ....
@EnandeGmbH
7 жыл бұрын
HI Paul. We recommend you email office@enande.com to request a complimentary consultation. We can have our lead surgeon evaluate your case. Having many thousands of ADR surgeries, he will be well suited to give you a definitive answer.
@jasonmarchione9981
6 жыл бұрын
How many lumbar levels can be done in Europe and has Dr Ritter -Lang ever work on someone with clumped nerves { arachnoiditis} from previous surgery ?
@EnandeGmbH
6 жыл бұрын
Hello Jason. 3 and even 4 levels can be done on the lumbar spine depending on multiple factors. As for the arachnoiditis, we recommend you send in your MRIs to get a complimentary consultation with Dr. Ritter-Lang. Use this link: www.enande.com/evaluation-form.html
@kayazukifiles
6 жыл бұрын
At ONZ in Recklinghausen (Germany) Dr. Bierstedt told me he has installed up to 4 lumbar adjacent levels! I'm going there net month (LP-ESP only for me, it's additional toughness adds stability!!).
@sunnydevilliers6767
2 жыл бұрын
Great guy I'm due the same xxx
@pickitup1
6 жыл бұрын
Wow this gives me hope which I’ve lost for years now I hope it’s not just another bullshit commercial
@brandtsmith793
5 жыл бұрын
Me too
@billymiller6792
4 жыл бұрын
Please help me!!! Billy
@brianhogan433
6 жыл бұрын
How long do these artificial discs last? I’m 26.
@EnandeGmbH
6 жыл бұрын
Hello Brian. The M6-L from Spinal Kinetics has been tested to more than 20 million cycles without significant wear. Testing shows that devices should last for 40+ years before beginning significant wear. It is expected that the disc will last a lifetime.
@EnandeGmbH
6 жыл бұрын
Hello Brian. The M6-L from Spinal Kinetics has been tested to more than 20 million cycles without significant wear. Testing shows that devices should last for 40+ years before beginning significant wear. It is expected that the disc will last a lifetime.
@karinakarina44
6 жыл бұрын
life
@EnandeGmbH
6 жыл бұрын
Exactly, Karina!
@lancephelps3333
5 жыл бұрын
Can you tell us how much the procedure is.
@seashellesbelles7232
4 жыл бұрын
In one of the comments down below, the poster of the video quotes $28k Euro + 4k for any additional level. Let me tell you this, that is a bargain compared to the cost here in the USA of about $200k and who knows what for additional levels!
@sallysparrow3851
3 жыл бұрын
Which artificial disc was used? Do you use or recommend the M6C two level C5-C7?
@jrchicago9216
3 жыл бұрын
M6 or ESP are the best ones.
@sallysparrow3851
3 жыл бұрын
@@jrchicago9216 Thanks JR. I actually found a doctor in Cleveland, Ohio that uses the M6C. I am 9 days post op. He put in the M6C at levels C 5-6 and C 6-7. The doc has very good credentials and is doing a clinical trial right now on the pro-disc at two levels. I didn't qualify for the prodisc trial or the two level Mobi-C because I have a nickel allergy. I was able to get the M6C since it has no nickel. My doc did an excellent job, at 9 days post op I have great movement and little pain. Most of the discomfort now is just from the incision which is still healing.
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