Thanks Chuck
That helps. They will respond eventually I guess. the good news is that Bertagnoli's surgical partner already responded and they were very positive about me being a candidate for L5-S1 ADR.
This came on the same day that my surgeon in San Francisco told me that the "collaspe" at that level was way too severe and the disc height too low and that he would never do ADR on me. It was pretty discouraging. He suggested fusing without even putting a plug in the space to regain some of the lost height.
So I may be headed to Bogen soon!!!
I am curious: Did you even try to get any insurance reimbursement for that? Also, are there safeguards in the legal system in Germany (malpractice protection etc) that are pretty strong for foreigners just in case something goes wrong?
I'd love to hear what you thought of Bertagnoli.
Thanks again for clarifying on Zeegers....
Leora
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Large central L5-S1 herniation in late July 07 with progressive cauda equina symptoms. Laminectomy/discectomy on Sept 7 2007. Very difficult recovery. Still on disability, working 2 hrs/day from home in a chaise lounge  Nerve issues in both legs an
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