Forum: iSpine
12-23-2009, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 16,678
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
11-20-2009, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,249
I would imagine it has something to do with Dr....
I would imagine it has something to do with Dr. Bertagnoli's ties with Synthes. I think he had something to do with the design of the Pro Disc Nova. If you do a WEB search on Synthes Dr. Bertagnoli...
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Forum: iSpine
11-20-2009, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,895
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Forum: iSpine
11-19-2009, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,895
prestige or Pro Disc advice
Anyone have opinions on which FDA disk is more desirable Pro Disc or Prestige? My view is that the Prestige is a better option. If there is a problem revision is easy, four screws. The Prodisc has a...
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Forum: iSpine
11-06-2009, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 14,604
JKD,
Are you only interested in the M6? Have...
JKD,
Are you only interested in the M6? Have you tried to get insurance coverage for a ADR in the States? It may not be an M6 but their are "battle proven" ADR's.
Also Fusion is not a "death"...
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Forum: iSpine
10-25-2009, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 12,357
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
10-22-2009, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,149
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Forum: iSpine
10-14-2009, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 14,604
Before you jump into the world of ADR or Fusion...
Before you jump into the world of ADR or Fusion have you consulted with a neurosurgeon to see if there is a minimally invasive procedure such a a foraminotomy that can help you at least at one level...
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Forum: iSpine
10-09-2009, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 211
Views: 38,257
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Forum: iSpine
10-02-2009, 02:35 AM
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Replies: 211
Views: 38,257
Steve,
Glad to here your doing so well. Keep...
Steve,
Glad to here your doing so well. Keep it up and take it easy. I mentioned some time ago that I met a couple of 4 level cervical fusion patients. Both of them where doing great no post op...
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Forum: iSpine
10-02-2009, 02:18 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 13,209
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Forum: iSpine
10-02-2009, 02:10 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 13,209
Mark,
I'm sorry to hear about your...
Mark,
I'm sorry to hear about your difficulties. If the facet injections gave you relief why would you not consider radio frequency ablation as the next step?
For what it's worth I went thru a...
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Forum: iSpine
09-30-2009, 12:15 AM
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Replies: 211
Views: 38,257
Mark,
I agree with a lot of what you...
Mark,
I agree with a lot of what you mention. Low risks are generally disregarded when we are looking for an answer to our pain.
ADR sounds very appealing and fusions sound like a "death"...
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Forum: iSpine
09-28-2009, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 211
Views: 38,257
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Forum: iSpine
09-05-2009, 01:26 AM
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Replies: 211
Views: 38,257
Steve it's great to hear your getting so many...
Steve it's great to hear your getting so many opinions and you have a date coming up. How do you digest all these varying opinions and make the best decision for yourself? This would have me...
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Forum: iSpine
09-02-2009, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,228
If you want to read up about the Foraminotomy...
If you want to read up about the Foraminotomy procedure you can go to LaserSpineInstitute.com. They have all kinds of info.. on their WEB site. Their right there in Tampa, Florida and do these all...
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Forum: iSpine
09-02-2009, 01:08 AM
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Replies: 211
Views: 38,257
Maybe Bob's approach is a bit aggressive, but...
Maybe Bob's approach is a bit aggressive, but maybe he's trying to get Steve's attention. You have to admit if you brought your dog in for a surgery and you had this type of an outcome would you go...
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Forum: iSpine
09-01-2009, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 211
Views: 38,257
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Forum: iSpine
09-01-2009, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,228
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Forum: iSpine
08-15-2009, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 211
Views: 38,257
Local Help
Steve,
That's great news. I hope he is more than willing and confident he can get your life back for you. Keep us posted. Unfortunately a draw back of ADR is that there is no closure. Problems can...
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Forum: iSpine
08-13-2009, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 211
Views: 38,257
Such a sad story, poor woman.
I feel bad...
Such a sad story, poor woman.
I feel bad we're going back and forth on this probably increasing Steve's stress level. Both case are very different (cervical vs. Lumbar), but it is a sad example...
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Forum: iSpine
08-13-2009, 12:24 AM
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Replies: 211
Views: 38,257
Pro Disc Comment
I have rarely posted on these boards but as I read along I learned the names and stories of some of the players.
Correct me anytime I am wrong.
I'm guessing this site is run by Mark. Mark...
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Forum: iSpine
08-12-2009, 11:13 PM
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Replies: 211
Views: 38,257
Frustration
I don't feel Michelle is being unreasonable in her remarks. She is expressing her opinion on a situation with an adverse outcome that touches many of us.
When we think of medical care it's not...
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Forum: iSpine
08-12-2009, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 211
Views: 38,257
misunderstood
Actually what I am saying is that some people are putting to much faith and trust in some Drs. A good Dr. should have recognized Steve's condition after the Xray showed subsidence and clearly...
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Forum: iSpine
08-11-2009, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 211
Views: 38,257
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