Forum: iSpine
04-13-2011, 02:17 PM
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Appreciate the very good explanation of the SED...
Appreciate the very good explanation of the SED procedure and was ready to send my $250 for the SED but contacted DISC and they sent me Unitied Healthcare's policy on the procedure. Yeap, it is not...
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Forum: iSpine
04-07-2011, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 18
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A lot to think about for sure.
I have seen...
A lot to think about for sure.
I have seen Dr. Bertagnoli and he recommended fusion with the STALIF at L5/S1 with optional prodisc at L4/5. He based this on 2009 and 2010 images and ordered a new...
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Forum: iSpine
04-06-2011, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 18
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37 years, 185 pounds, 5'11. I am in Texas.
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37 years, 185 pounds, 5'11. I am in Texas.
The ADR surgeons I have seen have mainly recommended a hybrid (fusion L5/S1 and ADR L4/5). My L4/5 MRI showed 2mm annular disc bulge with mild bilateral...
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Forum: iSpine
04-05-2011, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 18
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Think my 2 best options are.... Any Advice?
L5/S1
1. Microdiscetomy - With possible Anulex X-Close sutures
2. Unilateral TLIF (Right Side)
Before leg right symptoms, I had a grade 5 annular tear at L5/S1 but the MRI now shows a 8mm...
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