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Forum: iSpine 04-22-2009, 08:20 PM
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Posted By treefrog
Thanks Justin. Experience of the surgeon is the...

Thanks Justin. Experience of the surgeon is the most important aspect on surgical outcome, in my opinion as well. And even if Dr. Bertagnoli thought that a hybrid surgery would be better for me than...
Forum: iSpine 04-22-2009, 07:24 PM
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Posted By treefrog
Well, I am still waiting for a surgery date....

Well, I am still waiting for a surgery date. Perhaps Dr. Fenk-Mayer decided to take some vacation time too.

Yesterday I talked to the ortho surgeon that I consulted with back in December. He said...
Forum: iSpine 04-14-2009, 05:13 PM
Replies: 21
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Posted By treefrog
You're right Maria, that is yet another reason to...

You're right Maria, that is yet another reason to go forward with having surgery sooner rather than later.

I don't know why I felt the need to rationalize my decision, but there it is.
Forum: iSpine 04-14-2009, 04:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,439
Posted By treefrog
Thanks CL. I hope that Dr. B. will be able to...

Thanks CL. I hope that Dr. B. will be able to tell me whether or not my lstv will cause problems after the ADR, or if there is something that should be done to avoid that. According to the MRI...
Forum: iSpine 04-13-2009, 06:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,439
Posted By treefrog
Yeah, if a lot of people with lumbar problems...

Yeah, if a lot of people with lumbar problems have that L6, then does it cause problems? Maybe, maybe not.

One of the surgeons that I talked to, did say that he does see a lot of people with back...
Forum: iSpine 04-13-2009, 04:25 PM
Replies: 21
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Posted By treefrog
Thanks for that explanation Justin, it makes it...

Thanks for that explanation Justin, it makes it much more clear. So, there is actually a disc there, but a non-functioning disc? I'll have to take a closer look at all my images, and see if I can...
Forum: iSpine 04-13-2009, 02:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,439
Posted By treefrog
Consult with Dr. B.

I finally got an email back from Dr. Bertagnoli's office, Dr. Fenk-Mayer specifically.

Quote from the email: "He firmly recommends Pro Disc L at L45 and L56 (with L6S1 is present as a variety,...
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