Forum: Insurance Issues
12-24-2009, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,089
Looking for worker's comp who had 2 level ADR
I'm in the fun legal battle with worker's comp to get a 2 level ADR authorized and looking for anyone who has or is going through this process. I been told I could get a single level, but need a 2...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-03-2009, 03:39 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 16,295
Wow! Keep them coming
thanks everyone for posting your responses and please keep them coming. I'm sure there are several people out there who are/were wondering the same and they will find this very helpful.
The...
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Forum: iSpine
01-31-2009, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,871
Nucleus Replacement is here in U.S.
Check this out! Disc Dynamics, DASCOR Disc Arthroplasty System (http://www.discdyn.com/procedure.html)
Watch the animated procedure video and read the clinical study;
The DASCOR® System
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Forum: Abstracts and Articles
01-26-2009, 05:28 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 8,020
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
01-26-2009, 05:19 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 16,295
Do you regret surgery? Vote
For those of you who've had surgery; are you glad you did it or regret it?
Which type? Fusion or ADR
Which type of fusion or ADR?
At what spine level?
How long ago?
What finally convinced you...
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Forum: iSpine
12-10-2008, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,086
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Forum: iSpine
12-05-2008, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,086
FRP Approved by WC
I just received the approval to begin this program; I'll provide updates on any progress for anyone who may need info in the future.
RE: California Worker's Comp;
The program is 8 weeks, and WC...
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Forum: iSpine
11-29-2008, 06:31 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,086
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Forum: iSpine
11-29-2008, 01:39 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,373
I've had 11 epidural injections and with...
I've had 11 epidural injections and with conscience sedation it was a piece of cake. You're awake, but you don't remember. When I had an EMG, it was excrutiating, so if I can easily tolerate the...
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Forum: iSpine
11-29-2008, 01:32 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,086
Correction: Initially couldn't do L3-L4...
Correction: Initially couldn't do L3-L4 nucleoplasty and it was aborted until 2004.
If the dr. couldn't get near the L3-L4 nucleus because I couldn't tolerate the pain, why would the majority of...
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Forum: iSpine
11-29-2008, 01:10 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,086
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Forum: iSpine
11-29-2008, 12:00 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,086
Functional Restoration Program
Mark: What do you mean by dermatome? What is that?
I had an EMG that showed chronic L5 chronic radiculopathy.
The reason why we didn't do the program 1st is that I was hoping the injections...
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Forum: iSpine
11-26-2008, 11:36 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,086
Functional Restoration Program
I decided to go for the Functional Restoration Program instead of spine surgery for now. I'll be evaluated weekly and if its not successful, then as a last resort I'll have surgery. I finally got...
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Forum: iSpine
11-21-2008, 10:54 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,186
WC Forum
If this website has been helpful, here is another specifically for Worker's Comp.
Injured Workers Forum - Workers Compensation Insurance . Com...
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Forum: iSpine
11-08-2008, 12:28 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,761
Sounds like the same clinical study I applied...
Sounds like the same clinical study I applied for, except recipients didn't know until the day of the surgery whether it would be disc or a new rod; I didn't want the rod (ie fusion) and was hoping...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
11-07-2008, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 6,979
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Forum: iSpine
11-07-2008, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,761
Welcome to our world!
I'm not far behind...
Welcome to our world!
I'm not far behind you. I found the surgery blogs to be very helpful to explain the details before and after surgery. Do a lot of research, write down all your questions,...
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Forum: iSpine
10-24-2008, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,807
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Forum: iSpine
10-13-2008, 11:32 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,038
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Forum: iSpine
09-14-2008, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,066
WC Complaint
I don't know about your state, but in CA on the WC site, there is a complaint form. I have the same issue with my adjuster and debating whether or not I would want to piss her off. Speaking for CA...
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Forum: iSpine
09-02-2008, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,716
Physician Forum
Wonder what the iSpine administrator would think about creating a new forum specifically designed to meet this need and categoried by state where patients could post their reviews about their...
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Forum: iSpine
08-31-2008, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,716
Patient feedback on Surgeons
A friend of mine who is a seeing a back doctor mentioned the name of my specialist to him during his last appt. His doctor told him that I should stay away from the doctor or anyone else in that...
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Forum: iSpine
08-31-2008, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,066
Recently I attended a WC Seminar and after the...
Recently I attended a WC Seminar and after the seminar spoke with one of the presenters. When I first had my injury, I was embarrassed to file as WC because I'm in HR. I talked to a couple of other...
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Forum: iSpine
08-31-2008, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,066
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Forum: iSpine
08-24-2008, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,066
Workers Comp and private insurance
The one good thing about my slip & fall at work is that as an HR Professional, I'm gaining knowledge and experience in the WC process so that I can help our employees who may (none so far) who have...
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