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Old 06-06-2009, 05:35 PM
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Hello All

I finally have an appointment at the University of Utah with Dr Meric Schmitz.
June 29

Has anyone heard of Him?

I think they will know about all new and old tech on spine issues."Not just fuse it"

He will do more test etc.

Thanks

Gil
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L2-L3 Right-sided neural foraminal narrowing at and L3-L4 related to posterolateral hypertrophic spurs and facet hypertrophy.
C3-C4 limited DDD
9 injections Depo. P.T. 13 months 5 dose packs,
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Old 06-07-2009, 08:29 PM
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Gil,

Good for you... keep us posted!

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Old 06-07-2009, 09:10 PM
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Hi Dale

Thank You

I will Keep you all posted

take Care

Gil
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L5-S1 lam 1994
L2 to L5 DDD
L3 -L4 hern Dec 2007.
L4-L5 Annular fissure with mild central stenosis and moderate facet hypertrophy.
L5-S1DDDDD
L2-L3 Right-sided neural foraminal narrowing at and L3-L4 related to posterolateral hypertrophic spurs and facet hypertrophy.
C3-C4 limited DDD
9 injections Depo. P.T. 13 months 5 dose packs,
Nerve Block Injections.4 ESI S1
L5-S1 foraminotomy 09
L4-L5 Microdiscectomy 09 Reherniate 4-2010
Coflex-L Implants L4 to S1
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Old 06-08-2009, 09:56 AM
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Gil, I may have missed something from before...what is your insurance?
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Old 06-08-2009, 11:36 PM
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Hi Dridobits

My ins is BCBS of Wyoming

All The Best

Gil
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L5-S1 lam 1994
L2 to L5 DDD
L3 -L4 hern Dec 2007.
L4-L5 Annular fissure with mild central stenosis and moderate facet hypertrophy.
L5-S1DDDDD
L2-L3 Right-sided neural foraminal narrowing at and L3-L4 related to posterolateral hypertrophic spurs and facet hypertrophy.
C3-C4 limited DDD
9 injections Depo. P.T. 13 months 5 dose packs,
Nerve Block Injections.4 ESI S1
L5-S1 foraminotomy 09
L4-L5 Microdiscectomy 09 Reherniate 4-2010
Coflex-L Implants L4 to S1
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