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Forum: iSpine 12-23-2009, 12:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,678
Posted By Bill1961
I had an RFL done at C3/4/5 about 3 months ago....

I had an RFL done at C3/4/5 about 3 months ago. No procedure problems or pain, had splinters that where more uncomfortable.

Post procedure symtoms where no problem as well. Maybe felt a little...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 11-20-2009, 12:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,249
Posted By Bill1961
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...
Forum: iSpine 11-20-2009, 12:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,895
Posted By Bill1961
I should have been more clear. I was looking for...

I should have been more clear. I was looking for the Cervical disks, the LP is for lumbar. I do agree about the keels, that's why I'm leaning towards the Prestige.

As for revision the prestige...
Forum: iSpine 11-19-2009, 02:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,895
Posted By Bill1961
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...
Forum: iSpine 11-06-2009, 08:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 14,604
Posted By Bill1961
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"...
Forum: iSpine 10-25-2009, 01:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,357
Posted By Bill1961
An improper decompression is one of the biggest...

An improper decompression is one of the biggest issues with ADR surgery for success or failure. I'm not suggesting CP had an improper decompression. I just stating that if one wasn't performed it...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 10-22-2009, 07:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,149
Posted By Bill1961
Congratulations on making it thru your surgery....

Congratulations on making it thru your surgery. I'm happy to see your upbeat and doing much better. Take it slow and I wish you the best.
Forum: iSpine 10-14-2009, 02:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 14,604
Posted By Bill1961
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...
Forum: iSpine 10-09-2009, 07:44 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 38,257
Posted By Bill1961
Steve, Glad to here your still doing well....

Steve,

Glad to here your still doing well. Stay positive and do the right things so you heal properly.
Forum: iSpine 10-02-2009, 02:35 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 38,257
Posted By Bill1961
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...
Forum: iSpine 10-02-2009, 02:18 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,209
Posted By Bill1961
Forgot to mention. Even with Titanium you'll get...

Forgot to mention. Even with Titanium you'll get deflection on the MRI at the levels where the artifact is. The other levels will be OK.

I had a CT and MRI post ADR. The CT is better but still...
Forum: iSpine 10-02-2009, 02:10 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,209
Posted By Bill1961
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...
Forum: iSpine 09-30-2009, 12:15 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 38,257
Posted By Bill1961
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"...
Forum: iSpine 09-28-2009, 07:23 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 38,257
Posted By Bill1961
Steve, I'm glad to hear you are on the other side...

Steve, I'm glad to hear you are on the other side and hopefully well on your way to recovery and a pain free life.

Mark, you mention that you've seen to many "less than 1% problems". Regardless...
Forum: iSpine 09-05-2009, 01:26 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 38,257
Posted By Bill1961
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...
Forum: iSpine 09-02-2009, 08:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,228
Posted By Bill1961
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...
Forum: iSpine 09-02-2009, 01:08 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 38,257
Posted By Bill1961
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...
Forum: iSpine 09-01-2009, 06:35 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 38,257
Posted By Bill1961
Steve, If the vertebrae are now "thin" one...

Steve,

If the vertebrae are now "thin" one question you may want to ask... Is the surface of the vertebrae now to small for the ADR in place?
Forum: iSpine 09-01-2009, 06:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,228
Posted By Bill1961
In my opinion you should really try and pin point...

In my opinion you should really try and pin point the problem. Have you tried nerve root blocks at each level? If a PM Dr. gave you the facet injections, they probably do Nerve Root blocks as well. I...
Forum: iSpine 08-15-2009, 03:05 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 38,257
Posted By Bill1961
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...
Forum: iSpine 08-13-2009, 03:39 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 38,257
Posted By Bill1961
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...
Forum: iSpine 08-13-2009, 12:24 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 38,257
Posted By Bill1961
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...
Forum: iSpine 08-12-2009, 11:13 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 38,257
Posted By Bill1961
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...
Forum: iSpine 08-12-2009, 12:33 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 38,257
Posted By Bill1961
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...
Forum: iSpine 08-11-2009, 06:56 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 38,257
Posted By Bill1961
Surgeon Responsibility for Bone disorders

http://www.adrsupport.org/images/uploads/Dr_Z.pdf
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