Forum: iSpine
05-25-2009, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,431
Hi Guy,
Yeah, I agree with you and i have...
Hi Guy,
Yeah, I agree with you and i have decided to have a fusion. I am too far gone for ADR. I have facet problems and Im not going to take the risk of them getting worse.
I am just waiting on...
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Forum: iSpine
05-24-2009, 01:28 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,431
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Forum: iSpine
05-23-2009, 01:35 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,431
Love to hear from L5/S1 spineys!!!.
Thanks for your replies..... I am finding the decision very difficult to say the least.
Everyone seems to have a different opinion on this one. And of course it really does depend on the individual...
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Forum: iSpine
05-22-2009, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,431
QUESTION:L5/S1 ADR or FUSION?
Hi Guys,
I would like to know your opinion on whether or not L5/S1 is worth putting an ADR or better off fusing? Generally speaking and in my case.
I am considering further surgery at this level...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
05-21-2009, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 13,206
Darned elliptical machines
YES!!!! The elliptical trainer had a lot to do with my flare up that never ended. I guess my disc or facets werent healthy enough to handle the force or something. But i will not use another one as...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
05-20-2009, 06:06 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,002
Wow! Now that does sound interesting. Imagine...
Wow! Now that does sound interesting. Imagine being able to grow your own disc back.Is this procedure just to increase disc height? Or can it actually heal tears etc as well? Is it very invasive?...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
05-15-2009, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 9,439
From what I have read Mathew Scott -Young is...
From what I have read Mathew Scott -Young is Australias most experienced ADR sugeon and he has performed just over 300 of them. Where as Dr Bertagnoli in Germany has performed over 3000. Its not a...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
05-15-2009, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 9,439
Hi Mark
It is my understanding that Dr...
Hi Mark
It is my understanding that Dr Bertagnoli in Germany has the most ADR experience in the world. Particularily dealing with difficult cases that no one else will attempt. I understand that...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
05-11-2009, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 9,439
Hi Mark,
I am sorry to be pessimistic, i...
Hi Mark,
I am sorry to be pessimistic, i guess I tell things the way I see them. But looking at your scans.How could they straighten the bones up for fusion if the disc is keeping the vertebra...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
05-11-2009, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 9,439
Hi Mark,
My heart goes out to you. I live in...
Hi Mark,
My heart goes out to you. I live in Melbourne and would like to have ADR in Germany. My concern is that if it doesnt go as planned there are very few experienced ADR surgeons in Australia...
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Forum: iSpine
05-11-2009, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 11,587
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Forum: iSpine
05-10-2009, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 11,587
One thing I have noticed is how important it is...
One thing I have noticed is how important it is to be properly medicated for pain.
I am amazed and envious at how many drugs you guys are on and how freely they seem to be given.
This is something...
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Forum: iSpine
05-07-2009, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 10,921
Thank god others feel the same.
Here I have...
Thank god others feel the same.
Here I have been feeling completely inadequate not wanting to get out of bed in the morning but having to at some point because of pain.
I am having a nervous...
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Forum: iSpine
05-05-2009, 03:17 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 9,992
Hi Guys,
Thanks for your kind words :). It...
Hi Guys,
Thanks for your kind words :). It is really good to be able to support each other in this way. Unless you have been through it, it is very hard to understand what dealing with pain day in...
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Forum: iSpine
05-04-2009, 06:44 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 9,992
Me too.........
Hello,
Welcome to the forum although I am new too and havent officially introduced myself either.
My back story is very similar to yours and a lot of peoples I guess.
I have a painfull very...
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Forum: iSpine
04-28-2009, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 7,707
I dont understand...........
Im sorry but I dont understand. Why is your pain medication not handled by the hospital? :confused:
Why would you spend all that money to get surgery in Germany and then have to take a druggies...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-26-2009, 03:10 AM
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Replies: 173
Views: 38,532
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Forum: iSpine
04-26-2009, 12:52 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 7,707
Thanks for the welcome guys........
Hi Guys,
Thanks Dale and Cathy for the welcome. I will introduce myself shortly (as soon as I figure out how to start a thread :rolleyes: hmmmn! :o)
I was just wondering Cathy.Was anything said...
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Forum: iSpine
04-24-2009, 01:23 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 7,707
Hi Cathy,
I am new to the forum and would...
Hi Cathy,
I am new to the forum and would like to start by congratulating you on your decision to go ahead with surgery. I hope things go fantastically well for you. I have read your story and can...
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