Forum: iSpine
01-09-2009, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,530
medication problem-indomethacin high BP and HR
Hi Mark,
Thanks for replying. I noticed the "not yet" in your answer regarding cervical ADR surgery. Are you getting close to surgery again? If you end up having cerv. ADR, would you go back to...
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Forum: iSpine
01-09-2009, 05:00 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,530
How long before life becomes normal?
Hi Everyone,
I am 10 days post op from a 3 level cervical ADR-ProDisc C at levels C4-5, 5-6 and 6-7. Today was a good day.......went for a walk in the local mall (due to flooding in my hometown,...
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Forum: iSpine
01-07-2009, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,539
welcome and don't give up on insurance
Hi Kathy,
Welcome to this group. Although I don't post much, I read what others have written and have found the information to be very useful. I am currently home recovering from a 3 level...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
01-06-2009, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,725
sore throat
Thanks for your reply. No problems with my voice now, but it was hoarse/scratchy for a few days. The soreness I have now almost feels like a big canker sore. I think it is slightly better today,...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
01-06-2009, 03:02 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,725
MelodyL Cervical ADR Prodisc C X 3
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SURGERY DATE: December 29th, 2008
AGE AT SURGERY DATE:47
SURGEON:Jens Chapman
SURGERY...
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Forum: iSpine
11-12-2008, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,990
Discogram normal?
My surgeon (Dr. Jens Chapman @ UWMC) is strongly opposed to cervical discograms. He advised me that cervical discograms were inaccurate, painful and possibly dangerous. Another doctor I was seeing...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-02-2008, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 92
Views: 29,112
Thanks for sharing
Hi Mark. I'm so glad to hear that your wife's surgery went well. Reading about her recovery confirms that ADR is a superior choice to fusion when it is appropriate. As you know, it wasn't an...
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Forum: iSpine
03-05-2008, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 7,195
Thanks Mark!
Mark, Thanks for the clarification re: FDA/off label use. You have an amazing wealth of knowledge about so many issues that many of us on this site are experiencing. It is kind and generous of you...
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Forum: iSpine
03-04-2008, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 7,195
Hi Mark-cost of 2 level ADR in states?
Hi Mark,
I've never heard the words "fun" and "discography" used in the same sentence! I assume you were joking! My ortho hasn't mentioned performing that particular test....maybe because I've...
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Forum: iSpine
03-03-2008, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 7,195
2 (or more) level cervical ADR in the U.S.?
Prodisc C was approved by the FDA for single level cervical disc replacement surgery a couple months ago. Does anyone have any idea how long it might take for multiple levels to get FDA approval? ...
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