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Hi Patty,
When the going gets tough, try Mark GPN Artificial Disc Replacement ADR. He has worked closely with both doctors. Mark is an ADR, spinal patient advocate. Among other things, he can smooth out some of the wrinkles and though you can contact both doctors direct, your urgent situation sounds like it requires some intervention. Dr. Bitan is also an excellent doctor but you'd also have to pay out of pocket for the surgeries in Germany, though usually much less expensive. Either way, I'd run to the phone to contact Mark. The man is truly a miracle worker (I speak from first hand experience). Dale
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3 level Prodisc adr S1-L3, Oct 12, 2005 Dr. B in Bogen, Germany Severe nerve damage in left leg, still working on it |
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My experience - in 2006, I could have had surgery in germany 8 weeks after first email, and I was not in a hurry. I think if you emailed and phoned, hopefully you would get an answer soon. I think you can upload xrays and mris to the website for them to view.
Last time I checked in 2009, single level cervical would have been about $22,000 plus travel. I would guess two level around $32,000 plus travel.
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MVA 2005 - impinged and displaced cord at C5/C6 Prodisc C5/C6 2006 Germany - Dr. Bertagnoli C6/C7 no bulge, just tears and fissures. Multiple ministrokes 2009 prevents ADR surgery As of 10/2010 no relief on radicular C7 Trying to arrange C6/C7 prodisc FDA has not approved for 2nd Levels on cervical. Headed to Germany as soon as I am cleared for surgery. |
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Contact Mark if you've not already esp. if you're looking at options that need to happen quickly for whatever reason. Dr.Bitan has an excellent reputation from what I recall~ again someone Mark knows and would be able to talk to you about.
Good luck. Keep us updated. |
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