What pre-op tests for ADR and fusion are needed?
Hello I am on my way towards ADR or fusion. I have an HMO but will most likely be going outside of my HMO for surgery.
I am now having as many tests that I know of that I will need for surgery. So far I have had my discogram, facet block, and will have a bone density test on Thursday. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what other tests I should have my HMO do as they are paying for all the tests? I will then take all the tests to the surgeon. Thanks
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Chemically sensitive disc/Annular tears, DDD, mild bulging, facet arthritus
Dancing accident in 96. tried PT, acupuncture, pilates, pain mgmt. nothing worked. Epidurals, facet blocks, caudal blocks, discogram. Opiates for ten years, oral prednisone, toradol inj. & more.
Two level spinal fusion with BMS, cages, hardware. due to bone density problems from chemotherapy, they had to go in front and back. Surgery Nov. 6, 2010. So far no regrets.
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