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Forum: iSpine 08-27-2008, 10:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,550
Posted By nopain
Interesting Study on the "Cost" of Cervical Fusion vs. ADR

Note: This study was funded by ADR Maker Medtronic

Artificial Cervical Disc Surgery Cheaper Than Fusion

-- Kevin McKeever
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HealthDay
Posted: 2008-04-28 19:05:04
MONDAY, April 28...
Forum: iSpine 08-25-2008, 04:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,398
Posted By nopain
Only if your brain was already pea sized. 10%...

Only if your brain was already pea sized. 10% seems like a pretty good chunk to me too, but in this case it's not the size, it's what you do with it.

My brain sits on idle most of the time due to...
Forum: iSpine 08-25-2008, 04:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,909
Posted By nopain
Here is a question with probably no good answer. ...

Here is a question with probably no good answer.

I've done a ton of computer work in the past 5 years. I am an employer, I pay into the State Workers Compensation Fund.

I understand a "slip and...
Forum: iSpine 08-25-2008, 04:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,451
Posted By nopain
It appears you are referring to a Facet Joint...

It appears you are referring to a Facet Joint block. This is typically performed with Anesthetic and Steroid.

There is a test where they push down on the top of your head and twist slightly to see...
Forum: iSpine 08-25-2008, 03:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,606
Posted By nopain
Dr. Yue & Dr. Bertagnoli Motion Preservation Hard Cover Text

Motion Preservation Surgery of the Spine: Advanced Techniques and Controversies: Expert Consult: Online and Print

by James J. Yue (Author), Rudolph Bertagnoli (Author), Paul C. McAfee (Author),...
Forum: iSpine 08-15-2008, 07:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,314
Posted By nopain
Tingling Fingers

I have a question about tingling sensation in the fingers for those who have experienced the sensation.

I've done some research and read that the Median Nerve can be affected from nerve roots in...
Forum: iSpine 08-11-2008, 08:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,865
Posted By nopain
Dangers of Accepting "Normal" X-Rays in Differential Diagnosis

I came across an interesting case study (Interesting to me anyways) about Acute Cervical Spine Injury and relying on X-Ray findings as the sole diagnostic tool.

This is an excerpt from a book...
Forum: iSpine 08-05-2008, 08:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,518
Posted By nopain
Consider for a moment that no one has a...

Consider for a moment that no one has a biological Drug Deficiency.

Now take the pills or capsules you are currently consuming. Lay them on the counter in your kitchen. Now put next to them the...
Forum: iSpine 08-05-2008, 08:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,298
Posted By nopain
Major League Baseball Player has Cervical ADR

Hopefully this will shed a positive light on the procedure and help people with insurance get reimbursed.

Being that the Sports Media likes to talk and talk, but seldom report anything that...
Forum: iSpine 07-30-2008, 11:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,398
Posted By nopain
Fact - Chronic Pain Shrinks Brains

Interesting Article posted by Live Science regarding an article published last month in the Journal of Internal Medicine.

I've republished the article here for those interested (with a link to the...
Forum: iSpine 07-02-2008, 09:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,799
Posted By nopain
Roblin your reply brings up an interesting point...

Roblin your reply brings up an interesting point and more questions in MRI vs. CT Scan

Let’s factor out

Anxiety and Claustrophobia
Metals and how they effect MRI
Length of time of...
Forum: iSpine 07-01-2008, 01:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,799
Posted By nopain
CT Scans and Cancer Risk

Certainly something to think about. I have had 1 CT scan and refused all others. Mine was required before the Doctor would perform a proceedure.

The frequency with which XRays are prescribed in so...
Forum: iSpine 06-22-2008, 04:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,171
Posted By nopain
The chances of you having BPPV are not that...

The chances of you having BPPV are not that great. But it can't hurt to try.

This link should be more helpful.

http://www.tchain.com/otoneurology/disorders/bppv/bppv.html

You still want to...
Forum: iSpine 06-21-2008, 08:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,171
Posted By nopain
You can do the Eply Maneuver from home. This...

You can do the Eply Maneuver from home.

This video displays the maneuver very well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pa6t-Bpg494

It is the EXACT same thing that was administered to me by a...
Forum: Community Support - NSR 06-21-2008, 08:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,138
Posted By nopain
Just something to think about PRIORITIES

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080620/ap_on_go_co/congress_iraq_funding

Republican allies of President Bush provided the winning margin in a 268-155 vote to provide $162 billion to fund U.S....
Forum: iSpine 06-21-2008, 04:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,171
Posted By nopain
I've had a lot of vertigo and it's STILL Scary :)

I've had a lot of vertigo and it's STILL Scary :)
Forum: Community Support - NSR 06-21-2008, 04:29 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,921
Posted By nopain
A Doctor Joke for people who watch Family Guy

Lois Griffin: Why are you here? The doctor said Peter was fine.
Death: Yeah, well, I guess he would know. I mean, after all, he is a doctor, and I'm just - DEATH.
Forum: iSpine 06-21-2008, 04:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,070
Posted By nopain
Who knows if Prolotherapy works. That wasn't...

Who knows if Prolotherapy works. That wasn't really my point. Prolotherapy advocates like to point out C. Everett Koop as a patient/believer. I'd imagine it's like any other treatment - proper...
Forum: iSpine 06-20-2008, 01:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,070
Posted By nopain
The answer of course is Prolotherapy (Okay don't...

The answer of course is Prolotherapy (Okay don't kick me off the boards I'm just teasing to make a point).

Caring Medical in Chicago:



What it didn't work for everyone? :)

It's the...
Forum: iSpine 06-20-2008, 01:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,761
Posted By nopain
Do you know if they placed the injection directly...

Do you know if they placed the injection directly at the level of your problem or if they injected into the epidural space below the site?

These type of blocks hopefully will buy you time. I'm a...
Forum: iSpine 06-20-2008, 01:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,981
Posted By nopain
Keeping Today's medical knowledge in perspective...

Keeping Today's medical knowledge in perspective is difficult. We expect Answers because Technology has grown so rapidly. In most of our lifetimes we've seen amazing technologies... from the MRI in...
Forum: iSpine 06-15-2008, 04:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,474
Posted By nopain
It's disappointing when people hit forums looking...

It's disappointing when people hit forums looking for answers. But then do not return to share their results. It's the results of others that help (Just like they wanted help) everyone make better...
Forum: iSpine 06-15-2008, 03:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,183
Posted By nopain
This is not to offend you, but you clearly do not...

This is not to offend you, but you clearly do not understand how Benzodiazepines work!!!

The half life of Valium (Diazepam) can be as long as 200 hours!!! Stopping for shot periods plays no role...
Forum: iSpine 06-15-2008, 01:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,107
Posted By nopain
Most people don't actually read the posts, they...

Most people don't actually read the posts, they just scan them.

Anyhow I have corrected the link in the post above.

This is the correct link:

http://www.njspinecorrection.com/results.html
...
Forum: iSpine 06-12-2008, 05:34 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,420
Posted By nopain
Naprapathic - The Alternative Darkside Again

http://www.naprapathicmedicine.edu/

If not for the Internet I have no idea how I would find this stuff.

Seems to be a lot of these "Doctors" in Illinois. The faculty has a few MD's and PhD's...
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