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| iSpine Discuss Just quoted cost of 2 level Cervical ADR in the Main forums forums; Hi Todd I an sorry to hear you have neck issues, What level or levels? My neck has DDD at ... |
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02-08-2009, 12:19 AM
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Hi Todd
I an sorry to hear you have neck issues, What level or levels? My neck has DDD at C3-C4 and holding on for now no arm pain just some discomfort. Is your avatar going to be a Lobstaa.  Post soon Gil 
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L5-S1 lam 1994 L2 to L5 DDD L3 -L4 hern Dec 2007. L4-L5 Annular fissure with mild central stenosis and moderate facet hypertrophy. L5-S1DDDDD L2-L3 Right-sided neural foraminal narrowing at and L3-L4 related to posterolateral hypertrophic spurs and facet hypertrophy. C3-C4 limited DDD  9 injections Depo. P.T. 13 months 5 dose packs, Nerve Block Injections.4 ESI S1 L5-S1 foraminotomy 09 L4-L5 Microdiscectomy 09 Reherniate 4-2010 Coflex-L Implants L4 to S1 
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02-08-2009, 10:37 AM
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Hey Steve,
Good luck in deciding what direction to choose. I know it's tough and there are 101 questions that pop in one's mind before surgery. You're asking all the right questions and covering all your bases. My experience with Dr. Bertagnoli and Dr. Fenk-Mayer was incredible. Having surgery was the best vacation (yes, I had an incredible time sight seeing before and after my operation) I've ever had and I've traveled to plenty of places. I am indebted to Drs. Bertagnoli and Fenk-Mayer--they gave me my life back and I am forever grateful. (Just an FYI: my new pain is in NO way related to the hands of Dr. Bertagnoli. I have something going on in my spine that I will share with the community at a later date when I have confirmation of the exact details.)
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-Justin 1994 Football Injury 1997 Snow Skiing Injury Laminotomy L4/L5 (3.7.97--17 years old) 1999 & 2003 MVA (not at fault both times) Grade V Tears L4/L5 & L5/L6 2-Level ProDisc® L4/L5 & L5/L6* *lumbosacral transitional vertebra (11.15.03--23 years old) Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli -- dr-bertagnoli.com Pain-free for the last 4.5 yrs. 5.14.09 DSS with Dr. B. I'm here to help. Only checking PMs currently.
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02-09-2009, 06:38 AM
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Update
Hi everone. I forgot to update this post. Last Friday I made my decison to go with Dr B. and sent all my films/records to Mark for submission. AT $27K, the Price is way better, and I dont risk having the US facilities padding my bill beyond initial quotes(Ive heard in Germany, they pretty much stick to the initial quote even if extra care is needed afterwards). And all the posts about experiences with Dr B seem to 95% successful. Dr Zig may have been just as good to go with, but like I said, I dont want to be looking back later in life second guessing or regretting my decision. I decided to go with what most people seem to believe is the best in the world.
Im just praying I can get it fast. Honestly, my neck is getting worse as time goes on. Each day is hell, even with the pain meds, its still hard to sleep due to the discomfort. I cant stand the constant crackling/grinding sensations either, I know the pain is occuring as a result of that.
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02-09-2009, 01:20 PM
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Steve,
Sounds like your ready for surgery..... Please keep us posted! Take lots of pictures of your travels .... My surgery has been a gift from God, but at the same time I try not to abuse it. Your in my prayers.... Todd ---------------------------------------------------------------- Gil, Not sure how to upload my avitar on yet ....  , but yes it'll be a picture from Maine.Todd
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Stenum Hospital * Germany Surgery 10-19-07 ( L4-L5 Maverick disc ) For my true life story ... go to -----> www.youtube.com print -----> ADR surgery into the space bar or ... http://www.maverick-disc.blogspot.com (my picture & movie updates)
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02-09-2009, 09:04 PM
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Steve, it does sound as though you are ready for surgery. And you've made the best decision you can, with the information available. If only we had a crystal ball, to show us the outcomes with different decisions.
Keep us updated on the progression of events. I'll be hoping for the best outcome possible for you.
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Cathy 46 years old. 12-15 years of intermittent pain, 2 years with constant pain. DDD, L4-5 and L5-S1, pain confirmed by discogram. PT, ESI's, Facet injection and block, Acupuncture - all no help. 2-level (Prodisc-L) ADR surgery with Dr. Bertagnoli, May 26, 2009. Currently taking Opana-ER (tapering off) and oxycodone
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