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Forum: iSpine 05-25-2008, 10:47 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,097
Posted By ans
I never researched the most recent fusion...

I never researched the most recent fusion modalities success rates. An other forum is filled with the emotional debris of failed fusions. I have extensive DDD (L -2 to L-5), questionable facets acc'd...
Forum: iSpine 05-25-2008, 10:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,187
Posted By ans
Important topic - thanks. I spoke to Maya at Dr....

Important topic - thanks. I spoke to Maya at Dr. Regan's office a few days ago. Only two insurance companies will pay so it'll be a Laurie Todd research/fighting game therefore.
Forum: iSpine 05-23-2008, 08:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,070
Posted By ans
Got the scaled-down design. This will be fun: got...

Got the scaled-down design. This will be fun: got a D in shop. :D

http://www.stoneartvisions.com/images/household/furniture/frn2.jpg
Forum: iSpine 05-22-2008, 10:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,070
Posted By ans
M: How about you putting some kind of "car...

M: How about you putting some kind of "car seat"/throne on top of the lab where the schnauzer can sit? This way you won't be pulled in unanticipated directions too much. I'll check the medical supply...
Forum: iSpine 05-21-2008, 01:16 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,097
Posted By ans
It is confusing! Reminds me of the movie...

It is confusing!

Reminds me of the movie "Rashomon" re: differing viewpoints.

Thus, if I have less than 5mm disc space, ADR is contradicted. I've never read this before - thanks.
Forum: iSpine 05-19-2008, 06:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,070
Posted By ans
I hate to bring this up but I'd want to rule this...

I hate to bring this up but I'd want to rule this out (did not know pain in both arms) just to make sure. Sorry...

http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4595

Good luck M, ans
Forum: iSpine 05-19-2008, 02:11 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,097
Posted By ans
"As for no ADR w/less than 50% disc height......

"As for no ADR w/less than 50% disc height... that sounds like a hard and fast rule".

Thank you; I never heard that. Very impt.

Best to you Wendy.
Forum: iSpine 05-16-2008, 02:32 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,097
Posted By ans
Dr. Regan won't consider an ADR at one level b/c...

Dr. Regan won't consider an ADR at one level b/c it's such a mess.

Sharman, I'm sorry I missed your response but glad I found you again. I was just talking about adjacent segment syndrome, if it...
Forum: iSpine 05-14-2008, 01:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,249
Posted By ans
Dear A, I'm glad that you are on the mend...

Dear A,

I'm glad that you are on the mend (wow, riding a bike twice/day) and might have a life (not sports-optimal) after being confined to bed for too long. You have a heartfelt, unfortunate, and...
Forum: iSpine 05-12-2008, 04:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,043
Posted By ans
Very interesting. Thanks Mark. Dr. Regan...

Very interesting. Thanks Mark.

Dr. Regan told me about three years ago that he just returned from Brazil to learn a lateral ADR approach I think for higher lumbar levels. He was at work, bright...
Forum: iSpine 05-01-2008, 09:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,176
Posted By ans
W: I remember meeting you at Mark's party several...

W: I remember meeting you at Mark's party several years ago when you were cured. I find your story utterly amazing (wow, you can run!) and I'm glad you wrote a book about your true miracle. My best -...
Forum: iSpine 04-28-2008, 04:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,541
Posted By ans
What neck of the woods are you in?

A: Sorry to hear this. Where are you? Many here know excellent docs in various cities for opinions (and you want 3 IMO); surgery is a big deal. However, if you see two excellent ones and they agree,...
Forum: iSpine 04-15-2008, 07:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,187
Posted By ans
Hmm. So if you pay for an ADR state-side, your...

Hmm. So if you pay for an ADR state-side, your insurance can deny post-surgery care e.g. doc's visits, PT, etc.
Forum: German Travel (for international patients) 04-13-2008, 06:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,807
Posted By ans
Munich

Munich looks fun:

http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/04/13/travel/13Munich.html?em&ex=1208232000&en=e87e20f0d8ab14b8&ei=5087%0A
Forum: iSpine 04-11-2008, 12:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,777
Posted By ans
Glad you feel better. I think you were rightly...

Glad you feel better. I think you were rightly concerned as you expressed that you felt pain in a higher level previously. Good luck with the ESI. - ans
Forum: iSpine 04-11-2008, 12:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,380
Posted By ans
Dear Losing... This is what I think Maria is...

Dear Losing...

This is what I think Maria is concerned about. Very rare but not good.

http://www.emedicinehealth.com/cauda_equina_syndrome/page3_em.htm

Take care ~ ans
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 04-01-2008, 09:41 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 28,838
Posted By ans
Wow, what a great picture. Diane, you do not look...

Wow, what a great picture. Diane, you do not look like patient! Best, Allan
Forum: iSpine 03-31-2008, 11:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,670
Posted By ans
Very interesting - thanks. I had a discogram...

Very interesting - thanks.

I had a discogram by Roy Simon in Westwood/LA. I was sedated but for the instant the discogram went in, the anesthesiologist lowered the dose. I hit the roof and nearly...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 03-27-2008, 07:54 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 28,838
Posted By ans
Hoping for continued success for D and an end to...

Hoping for continued success for D and an end to her back and radicular (wow, so fast!) pain. - ans
Forum: iSpine 03-27-2008, 07:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,170
Posted By ans
Unfortunately Mark, this is a very interesting...

Unfortunately Mark, this is a very interesting post.

Prayers coming your/D's way. - Allan
Forum: iSpine 03-27-2008, 01:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,099
Posted By ans
Sorry to hear this. I think incompetence is...

Sorry to hear this. I think incompetence is everywhere but especially in paper-pushing jobs. Sorry you got caught in the cross-fire!
Forum: iSpine 03-21-2008, 02:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,173
Posted By ans
You're there now. My best wishes for a successful...

You're there now. My best wishes for a successful outcome. Let the next visit be for pleasure. - Allan
Forum: iSpine 03-20-2008, 11:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,200
Posted By ans
Sorry you have multi-level damage. I don't know...

Sorry you have multi-level damage. I don't know where you are but can you go outside of Tri-Care? Perhaps you're a candidate for a fusion/ADR combo and why not the best. So if you need names...If you...
Forum: iSpine 03-18-2008, 05:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,428
Posted By ans
Oh this sucks. So sorry for you, Diane, and us...

Oh this sucks. So sorry for you, Diane, and us fence-sitters.

But wait, only $13, 500.00 here for a one-level ADR:

http://www.wockhardthospitals.net/brain_spine.asp
Forum: iSpine 03-16-2008, 08:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,842
Posted By ans
Hi Sharman, Thank you for your words and...

Hi Sharman,

Thank you for your words and advice. I think I'm forming osteophyte bridges at the L4-L5 level but do not know re: concavity. Nor did I know about the Gore-Tex! Great information and...
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