Forum: iSpine
07-07-2009, 04:26 PM
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Forum: iSpine
07-06-2009, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,901
Hi Cathy,
Yes I have done a bit of research...
Hi Cathy,
Yes I have done a bit of research into prodisc and also read they made 3 degrees lordosis as well. I dont know, my disc is bone on bone at the edges and about 4 mm in the middle. I just...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
07-06-2009, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 10,315
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Forum: iSpine
07-05-2009, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,901
Shorter ADRs Less Facet Joint Stress????
Hi,
Just pondering out loud here..........Why arent there ADRs with shorter disc heights?
Why do they have to restore disc height to normal?
I mean if a person has had a reduced disc height for...
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Forum: iSpine
07-02-2009, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 211
Views: 42,274
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Forum: iSpine
07-02-2009, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,942
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Forum: iSpine
07-01-2009, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,942
Sorry.....to answer the first part of your...
Sorry.....to answer the first part of your question yes, my facet pain in the above levels has increased since my L5/S1 facet joints have locked or fused themself and I have a more flattened lumbar...
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Forum: iSpine
07-01-2009, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,942
Thanks Fuzzy,
My doctor says that restoring...
Thanks Fuzzy,
My doctor says that restoring disk height does increase lordosis, but what I want to know is does doing that actually help or hinder things as, you no longer use that joint space...
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Forum: iSpine
06-30-2009, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,942
restoring disc height with fusion????
Does anyone know if restoring disc height with a fusion at L5/S1 restores lost lumbar lordosis or does it actually put extra stress on the above level because you can no longer move the joint and...
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Forum: iSpine
06-19-2009, 07:22 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 8,811
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Forum: iSpine
06-19-2009, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,870
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Forum: iSpine
06-19-2009, 06:58 AM
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Replies: 211
Views: 42,274
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Forum: iSpine
06-15-2009, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,431
Careful who you choose for invasive procedures!!!
Hi,
I just wanted to update and also VENT!. :mad:
I went to have a facet medial branch block on Friday. I didnt go off my oxycontin untill the morning (I probably shouldnt have had any the night...
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Forum: iSpine
06-14-2009, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 8,811
Thanks Mark for the update. You are a very kind...
Thanks Mark for the update. You are a very kind man for being by her side during surgery. I am sure knowing that you were there watching over her made it a lot less frightening for her. Tell her she...
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Forum: iSpine
06-14-2009, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,063
Dr. Bertagnoli Question
Does anybody know if Dr.Bertagnoli will put in an artificial disc other than a prodisc if requested?
Thanks
Michelle.
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Forum: iSpine
06-13-2009, 04:29 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,197
........sorry i forgot, also like others have...
........sorry i forgot, also like others have said before it is a realy good idea to get a couple of opinions from surgeons who do a lot of both fusions and ADRs, that way you are getting a less...
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Forum: iSpine
06-13-2009, 04:17 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,197
Hi Paul,
In my opinion the first step is to...
Hi Paul,
In my opinion the first step is to verify your pain generators. Through diagnostic tests such as scans and more invasive procedures like discograms and steroid injections. A good...
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Forum: iSpine
06-13-2009, 03:00 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 8,811
To Kc
Kc, you sound like an extremely strong woman for what you have enured and handled with such grace. You deserve a miracle! I send you my prayers and hope for a speedy recovery and the beginning of a...
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Forum: iSpine
06-10-2009, 05:42 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,903
Good Luck!!!
Thankyou dridobits for your replies.Dont worry about the length, thats what we are here for!
Im sorry, I had no idea it was that bad for you. I thought you were doing o.k on your meds and thats why...
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Forum: iSpine
06-09-2009, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,903
Help!!!!!!!!
Can I ask you dridobits what has made you decide to look at surgery now?
I see you have been on opiates for 10 years and seem to have a life.
Is it that the symptoms are getting worse? Or are you...
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Forum: iSpine
06-08-2009, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,903
Hi,
I am in the same boat too,the process seems...
Hi,
I am in the same boat too,the process seems to take forever. I sent a refferral through to an ortho a month ago now and still havent been sent an appointment letter. By the time I get to see him...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
06-04-2009, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 10,776
Aww,what a cute couple!
Congratulations Jess, I...
Aww,what a cute couple!
Congratulations Jess, I cant believe how well you are doing so soon and on such little meds already. I am really glad for your family that they will have a happy healthy mum...
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Forum: iSpine
06-01-2009, 06:50 AM
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Replies: 211
Views: 42,274
Could it be because it is a 3 level ADR?
Is...
Could it be because it is a 3 level ADR?
Is prodisc not approved for 3 levels in the US yet?
Excuse me for being uninformed, but maybe that is part of it.
I guess some people think we are...
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Forum: iSpine
05-31-2009, 01:04 AM
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Replies: 211
Views: 42,274
Im so sorry Steve,
It sounds as if you were...
Im so sorry Steve,
It sounds as if you were being punished for going to Germany in the first place. He mays well of said "We told you so!"
At least it has made your decision clearer now, and from...
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Forum: iSpine
05-30-2009, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,431
confusing information
I just heard word back from stenum after sending them my information and they are recommending the Maverick ADR. This is probably because on MRI my facet joints dont show anything wrong except mild...
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