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Old 09-02-2015, 11:42 AM
simeoni simeoni is offline
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Default Dr. Clavel contact info and responsiveness

I have been trying to contact Dr. Clavel to review my case. I have left a contact request throught his clinics website and also have mailed his clinics info e-mail address. No reply so far. It has been a couple of weeks. Is there a better way to contact him? Can anyone chime in?
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- 35 year old guy
- Constant pain and tightness in the right scapula area since 2004
- Misdiagnosed for years
- 2010 cervical MRI -> c6/7 problem
- Developed frozen shoulder during "conservative treatment"
- 2011 prodisc-c nova c 6/7 by Dr. Bertagnoli
- Ongoing neck, scapular and shoulder issues
- Nerve root canal narrowing osteophytes behind adr. Considering revision.
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Old 09-02-2015, 12:33 PM
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Yolanda Casadevall <yolanda@bcn-sc.com

Most likely on vacation. Yolanda is the best contact since she has direct line with him.

I will send an email for you as well.

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Lumbar issues 18 yrs
herniations lumbar L3-5 multiple Epis etc etc
Annular tears L3-5 cauda equina
Cervical herniation symptoms 2011
C5-7 M6C by Dr Clavel on June 5 2013
L3-5 M6L by Dr. Clavel on 12.18.13
Living life instead of living the condition
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Old 09-02-2015, 03:13 PM
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Simeoni,

Probably on vacation or doing medical trips. No excuses though. You need to fill out the patient form with all your information from my experience with them. I am sure you can imagine the amount of emails they receive on any given day. They might not even be getting your mail since its a gmail account as well.

I sent Yolanda an email on your behalf with your email address just in case your emails are going into the junk mail. Its 9:30pm there so no response today I am sure.

Best I can do. Hope this helps.

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Lumbar issues 18 yrs
herniations lumbar L3-5 multiple Epis etc etc
Annular tears L3-5 cauda equina
Cervical herniation symptoms 2011
C5-7 M6C by Dr Clavel on June 5 2013
L3-5 M6L by Dr. Clavel on 12.18.13
Living life instead of living the condition
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Old 09-02-2015, 03:20 PM
FranklySir FranklySir is offline
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Cool response

Simeoni.

Response I received immediately . Automated I'm sure.

Thanks for your e-mail. I will be out of the office until September 13th. However, I will be checking my e-mail and I will try to answer you back as soon as possible.


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Lumbar issues 18 yrs
herniations lumbar L3-5 multiple Epis etc etc
Annular tears L3-5 cauda equina
Cervical herniation symptoms 2011
C5-7 M6C by Dr Clavel on June 5 2013
L3-5 M6L by Dr. Clavel on 12.18.13
Living life instead of living the condition
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Old 09-02-2015, 03:29 PM
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He's at a spine conference.
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Weightlifter since 12 years old, now mid-40's and figuring out this wasn't such a good idea.

Chronic back pain started in 2010 while shrugging weights that a 40 yr. old shouldn't even try.

MRI in 2012 showing L4/L5, L5/S1 herniations and L2/L3 bulge.

L5/S1 taking on new shape, chronic sciatica, etc.

DEXA bone scan performed 5/7/14 showing mild osteopenia.

Surgery performed July 9th, 2014, Dr Clavel, hybrid three level lumbar.
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Old 09-03-2015, 08:47 AM
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Hi, Thanks for help. I emailed Yolanda and got replied immediately even though she was on holiday.
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- 35 year old guy
- Constant pain and tightness in the right scapula area since 2004
- Misdiagnosed for years
- 2010 cervical MRI -> c6/7 problem
- Developed frozen shoulder during "conservative treatment"
- 2011 prodisc-c nova c 6/7 by Dr. Bertagnoli
- Ongoing neck, scapular and shoulder issues
- Nerve root canal narrowing osteophytes behind adr. Considering revision.
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Old 09-03-2015, 09:16 PM
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Default yeah

Dr. Clavel just came back from time off Aug 26th, and playing catch up with reviewing films and doing surgeries. Yolanda is out right now...
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54 yr old female 5'7" 147 lbs. non-smoker conservative treatments failed
2007 fusion @ C4-6 peek cages, failed due to long term use of cox-2 inhibitor
2008 revised C4-6 donor bone, plate & screws
2009 fusion with Roi-C @ C3-4
2015 MRI & CT mjr ddd @ C6-7, segmental kyphosis at C7-T1, 2-level M6-C prosthesis by Dr. Clavel Barcelona Spain
2019 H.O. formed behind M6-C @ C6-7 left nerve rt & in spinal canal.
2020 Revision C6-7 to a CP-ESP prosthesis by Dr. Schmitz Dusseldorf Germany
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Old 09-04-2015, 04:58 PM
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Yolanda gets back on Monday, the 7th . Clavel is very busy with trauma (brain and heart) surgeries, along with ADR's. He needs to review my 3 month post op X-rays and MRIs, along with my skype consult, which he said he would expedite and make time for last week. Only thing for everyone to do is to be patient, and Yolanda has been in contact with me while in vacation as well. She's checking in on emails as well, but overwhelmed. Hang in there man, you will get a response soon. If not then just call over to his office and speak with Yolanda.
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May '15, 3 level ADR with Clavel
2 ADR M6-C at C5-7 (2 6mm)
-Loss of disc height (DDD), osteophytes, approaching thecal sac with severe nerve compression. On the verge of paralyzation per Dr Clavel, but spine was fine per 40 US Nueros/quacks
1 ADR M6-L at L4-5 (1 10mm)
-Torn disc (fissuring), loss of disc height (mild DDD), approaching thecal sac as well
*Gained 1 1/2- 1 3/4 inches in height due to M6 disc height, and perfect lordosis now
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Old 09-07-2015, 06:26 PM
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Default Yeah me too

I got an auto response from Yolanda. I am waiting on Dr. Clavel to review my three month post-op. Just try and be patient! Their work load is over the top, but the wait is worth it!
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54 yr old female 5'7" 147 lbs. non-smoker conservative treatments failed
2007 fusion @ C4-6 peek cages, failed due to long term use of cox-2 inhibitor
2008 revised C4-6 donor bone, plate & screws
2009 fusion with Roi-C @ C3-4
2015 MRI & CT mjr ddd @ C6-7, segmental kyphosis at C7-T1, 2-level M6-C prosthesis by Dr. Clavel Barcelona Spain
2019 H.O. formed behind M6-C @ C6-7 left nerve rt & in spinal canal.
2020 Revision C6-7 to a CP-ESP prosthesis by Dr. Schmitz Dusseldorf Germany
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Old 09-18-2015, 10:39 PM
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Yup. Deal with Yolanda. She is a sweetheart. Just remember that Dr. Clavel is so booked with patients in Spain and international patients. I actually am surprised that he still helps International patients as when I went there two times his waiting rooms are packed... there's a reason for this. He is an awesome surgeon!! I agree that patience and persistence are the keys here. If you have any questions about Barcelona Spine or overseas surgeries feel free to PM me. I have spoken with many on this forum to help them get through the scary parts. I have done three surgeries overseas and would highly recommend Barcelona Spine.
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July 2009: Two level ADR performed at Stenum Hospital in Germany. Spinal Kinetics M6 - Dr. Ritter Lang

March 2011: Removal of previous M6 due to auto-fusing over implants. Fusion at C5-7 and new M6 ADRs at C4-5 and C7-T1 with Dr. Clavel

January 2013: Lumbar surgery with M6-L at L3-5 and single level BalanC at L2-3 with Dr. Clavel

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