Steve, I have heard lots of great things regarding revisions, with Dr Bitan and Dr Regan. I think if I were you, I would stay in the US. Seeing as how it is not a multi level ADR being done, US surgeons have tons of fusion experience (it's really just the revision that you need to check for). You can watch Dr. Bitan doing a Charite implantation on the Charite website (google it and there is a link). Watching him do the surgery and online research is what made me decide to have ADR. I don't think I would spend the time, money and travel to go to Germany to get a fusion, seeing as how they are so commonplace here in the US and since it is cervical, not near the risk of a lumbar revision.
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34 years old-
1/06- In wreck with 18 wheeler
Numerous MRI's, PT, chiropractic, accupuncture, TENS therapy, massage therapy, facet injections, epidural injections, Nerve study, Discogram, confirms pain in L4/5, IDET, decompression, Bi-lateral neurotomy L3/4/5, denied by insurance twice, in Active L clinical trial, had surgery March 17, 2009 in Miami, FL- received Active L disc
Had Baby #3 after ADR!
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