HELP: Desperately Need a Maverick ADR Removed

Hucky :) · #1 (**permalink**) 05-12-2009, 10:43 AM

Hi Mark,

I'm from Sydney and I saw a guy at Westmead Private. I haven't been operated on but saw him for a consult for ADR/fusion.

If you want his name I can give it to you, I don't know if he does ADR revisions though.

There is a neuro in South Australia that has a good reputation for taking on very difficult fusion revisions, but can't think of his name, if you would like, I can ring someone who was revised by him and get back to you.

The other thought I had is to ask your neurosurgeon who HE thinks is the best for revision surgery. As someone suggested, Matthew Scott-Young has a pretty good reputation, but he is in Queensland.

If it were me in this situation, I would be trying to see the guys in Germany. They are the best of the best. It would cost a lot more than being done here, but if you can afford it, it might be the safest and best outcome for you.

Take care

Hucky

mark-perth · #2 (**permalink**) 05-12-2009, 02:51 PM

Hey Hucky,

Thanks for the reply. That would be very much appreciated if you could get the name of the neuro in SA. I have contacted at least 50 surgeons in Aus so far and none are willing to look at removing the disc. I am happy to travel anywhere to get the best treatment as a life in pain is not my idea of fun. Hopefully I can have it in Aus and I still have a few surgeons to wait for a reply from but it doesnt look great. The problem is more to do with them having not done it before and I really dont wamt to be there first. I think it would be better to have someone experienced with it so I hopefully get a good result.
I hope you have a better experience than mine. Dont let mine put you off, just understand the dangers if it doesnt work. Have you seen my scans from earlier in the post? Failures can also happen with fusion as well which is the scary thing. Good luck with your choice.

Thanks,
Mark

Hucky :) · #3 (**permalink**) 05-13-2009, 09:55 PM

Hi again,

Sorry I haven't got back to you, I can't seem to contact this lady I know who had the revision fusion surgery in SA.

I've been trolling old posts on various boards but can't find his name. Hopefully, she'll ring me soon, unless her phone number has changed

Hucky

mark-perth · #4 (**permalink**) 05-15-2009, 05:32 AM

Hi Hucky

Cheers for that, dont stress about it 2 much, whenever you find out thats fine with me. Id say I will have another few weeks before I get answers from the surgeons ive contacted anyways.

thanks,

Mark

Michelle Maree · #5 (**permalink**) 05-15-2009, 10:49 AM

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 financial and insurance issues are extremely important.
But this is your spine and you only get one and it has to last the rest of your life. It couldnt hurt at least to get an opinion from him and see what he says.
The other Mark can help you with this or you can contact Dr.B through his own website.

Go Freeo!

Michelle.

Michelle Maree · #6 (**permalink**) 05-15-2009, 11:23 AM

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 garantee but it sure tips the odds in your favour.

Or are you an Eagles fan?

Michelle.

mark-perth · #7 (**permalink**) 05-17-2009, 03:58 PM

Thanks for the msgs. Ive sent all my scans off to MSY and another doc in near you on the NSW border and are just waiting for a reply, hopefully soon, its killing me all this waiting. I just want to be in less pain. Im unsure if MSY removes discs or just fuses them in place. Im unaware of any doctors in AUS that has experience with the Lateral approach which is helpfull to remove the disc. MSY seems to have the most experience with ADR in AUS but mainly uses Charite but that doesnt matter as I dont want another ADR in there. I think he has put in some mavericks as well but mainly uses Charite. I have contacted Dr B as well. They have been absolutely amazing with the speed of there contact with Tim answering emails within a day. They have given me several options in how to deal with the problem which is very reasureing. Im really at a point where I dont know what is the best option. It makes it extremely hard when there arent many papers regarding removal of maverick ADR's although a prodisc is similar with the keel

Thanks

Mark

No way no Eagle in my house