Forum: New Member Introductions
03-27-2013, 03:59 PM
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Forum: New Member Introductions
11-14-2012, 01:34 PM
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I agree with jss. Generally the surgeons don't...
I agree with jss. Generally the surgeons don't give a crap what the radiologist says in the report. They much prefer to look themselves. In part, this is because the surgeon is responsible for...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
11-14-2012, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 7,278
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Forum: New Member Introductions
11-09-2010, 04:46 PM
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Views: 27,048
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Forum: New Member Introductions
11-07-2010, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 27,048
I live in Toronto but decided to go to Dr....
I live in Toronto but decided to go to Dr. Zeegers at the BetaKlinik in Bonn, Germany (at my own expense), so I'm no help.
The only guy I know of in Ontario is Dr. Kevin Gurr in London Ont.
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Forum: New Member Introductions
09-04-2010, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 16,570
I have a question for somebody
When they put in an artificial disc, they choose the sizing with regards to width. This is true, I believe, for my case (Activ-L). The issue is making sure it rests on the boney rim of the vertebra...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
08-11-2010, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 13,021
Great presentation Richard! To your rhetorical...
Great presentation Richard! To your rhetorical question about DEXA, I must answer with a resounding "yes!!!!", DEXA should become mandatory prior to ADR. It's insane to me that a surgeon would...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
08-01-2010, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 3
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Hi Stefanie,
You can find a recent...
Hi Stefanie,
You can find a recent discussion at Tierney's "New guy, looking for answers" thread on this New Members board, but I can think of a few things to add.
It seems to me, the...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
05-29-2010, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 19,214
Hi,
I had a discotomy on L5-S1 before I...
Hi,
I had a discotomy on L5-S1 before I even knew ADR was possible. Only a very few surgeons are doing it (ADR) here in Canada, and their experience is relatively limited.
I am now about to...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-30-2010, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 27,847
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-29-2010, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 27,847
Thank you for the reply. It wasn't confusing at...
Thank you for the reply. It wasn't confusing at all. In fact, I think a lot of people here have gone through the exact same feelings with some doctors. And if it doesn't feel right, you should walk...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-28-2010, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 27,847
My understanding is that "bone spur" =...
My understanding is that "bone spur" = "osteophyte"
What do you think Yue's angle is? Is he just out for money? Or doesn't care much whether the outcome is good or bad?
The reason I ask is...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-28-2010, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 8
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-28-2010, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 15,225
Holy crap!
I can't think of anything helpful to say.
How did you autofuse? Did the disc subside into the bone?
Dave (horrified)
PS I noticed it says "L5-S1" on the flouroscopy. Clearly forged.
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-27-2010, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 8,216
Soooo jealous.
Zeegers has my money and my imagery. I'm waiting for him to get back to me with a recommendation. It's been a week and I'm so anxious.
Those wacky Icelanders and their volcano shenanigans ;)...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
03-15-2010, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 61,501
Hmmm. On my original issue about whether disc...
Hmmm. On my original issue about whether disc herniation with nerve compression disqualifies someone from ADR, Dr. Bitan's website reads,
"The disk involved has to be studied with an MRI and a...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
03-11-2010, 05:06 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 61,501
I found the article.
I had the wrong newspaper. It was in the Toronto Star.
If you Google "toronto star" and "Woman got my life back after surgery in India", you'll see the state we're in over here.
Dave
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Forum: New Member Introductions
03-10-2010, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 61,501
Thanks everybody.
This week has been an...
Thanks everybody.
This week has been an emotional rollercoaster. But I'd be wandering around in the dark without your site, Harrison.
I did take a look at Stenum, but there seems to be an...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
03-10-2010, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 61,501
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Forum: New Member Introductions
03-09-2010, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 61,501
The operative (disc trimming) report states:
...
The operative (disc trimming) report states:
"The patient was given a general anesthetic in the supine position. He was flipped prone on the Hall-Relton frame. The back was prepped and draped in...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
03-09-2010, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 61,501
Screwed
"Dear Mr. XXXXXX,
Thank you for sending your pain history. Dr. Wagner has reviewed your documents. An artificial disc replacement is not recommended, because of a hemilaminectomy before. The only...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
03-09-2010, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 61,501
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Forum: New Member Introductions
03-08-2010, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 18,737
One success with trimming the disc herniation
My neigbour had his disc herniation trimmed about 11 years ago. He's fine, and he plays intensive baseball all the time. It's the ONLY success story I know of. When I had my disc trimmed, the surgeon...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
03-08-2010, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 61,501
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Forum: New Member Introductions
02-27-2010, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 61,501
Thanks guys.
So far I haven’t talked to a...
Thanks guys.
So far I haven’t talked to a surgeon about ADR. Indeed, finding an ADR surgeon is not so easy around here. I should mention that I’m in Canada. Our system is probably most comparable...
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