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Old 10-25-2011, 11:07 PM
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Again, IMHO while the implantation may not be optimum, it is not that bad. I have seen much worse with successful outcomes. We don't know what compromises were NECESSARY in the implantation that resulted in the final configuration looking like it does.

The lordosis being lost is because of the levels above the ADR, not due to the ADR.

The CT image leads me to believe that some subsidence could be resulting in the tilt that is shown, but it is not very clear on the xrays.

Calling the surgeon a hack does no one any good. It's easy to assume things and take shots, but it's not helpful.

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