DIAM vs ADR
A second doctor has recommended DIAM spacers instead of ADR in my lumbar area, because of a difference of opinion regarding arthritis in my facet joints. One thinks it is pretty minor, and the other says it is too bad for ADR and will cause more pain.
I've talked to the manufacturer, and they said that the spacers do provide a fair bit of motion, almost as much as the artificial disc, and certainly much more than fusion.
I'm torn as to which way to go. Opinions?
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DDD
Herniated discs C4/5 & 5/6, L3/4, L4/5, L5/S1
Severe compression of spinal cord in two levels
All conventional therapy exhausted, including spinal injections, PT, massage, etc.
In appeal with Gov't Insurance for Out-of-country coverage for ADR hybrid surgery of above discs.
Recently discovered that I am severely allergic to all common metals used in surgical hardware except for Titanium.
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DIAM vs ADR
03-25-2009, 04:10 PM
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