Forum: iSpine
11-13-2010, 04:26 PM
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Hi Fred...any talk of plans yet? One of my...
Hi Fred...any talk of plans yet? One of my suggestions would be to be aware of the weather down in Brazil when you are making plans. We went down in March, the beginning of their fall weather and...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
10-01-2010, 03:56 AM
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Replies: 4
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I've had up to five levels recommended by some...
I've had up to five levels recommended by some very top surgeons in the world, but ended up having three done in March, one ADR at C5/6 and XLIF at L4/5 and ALIF at L5/S1. So far everything seems to...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
09-13-2010, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,981
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Forum: iSpine
08-07-2010, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,180
On top of the reasons already mentioned, I also...
On top of the reasons already mentioned, I also went to Dr. Pimenta because his surgery was much less than anyone I checked with in Germany. I don't know what I would have done if it wasn't, as it...
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Forum: iSpine
08-02-2010, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,180
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Forum: iSpine
08-02-2010, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,180
Welcome Richard :) You will find that most on...
Welcome Richard :) You will find that most on this forum have had similar if not exactly the same experiences as you.
I had suffered for almost five years, with local surgeons saying that they do...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
08-01-2010, 05:50 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,013
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
08-01-2010, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,013
Thanks dshobbies :) It sure isn't easy being...
Thanks dshobbies :) It sure isn't easy being good :D And when I'm not, it is so hard to break down and take something for the extra pain. I have to admit that those three months without being able...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
08-01-2010, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,013
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
07-29-2010, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,013
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
07-29-2010, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,013
Three levels w. Dr. Pimenta in Brazil
SURGERY DATE: March 17, 2010
AGE AT SURGERY DATE: 55
SURGEON: Dr. Luiz Pimenta
SURGERY LOCATION/CLINIC: Sao Paulo, Brazil
DEVICE(s), LEVEL(s): C5/6-Nuvasive NeoDisc w. carbon fiber...
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Forum: iSpine
06-23-2010, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,815
Welcome, and I'm sorry you have a need for our...
Welcome, and I'm sorry you have a need for our forum family.
I went through all the same trauma over the past five years, and thankfully found a wonderful out of country surgeon late last winter. ...
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Forum: iSpine
06-23-2010, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,311
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Forum: iSpine
05-19-2010, 03:18 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 13,758
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Forum: iSpine
05-12-2010, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 18,614
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Forum: iSpine
05-03-2010, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,669
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Forum: iSpine
04-18-2010, 05:28 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 18,614
Ben, could you give us more information about...
Ben, could you give us more information about your surgery?
I had the XLIF at the L 4/5 and ALIF at L5/S1 because of complications once the surgeon was in there, plus a Nuvasive Neodisc at C5/6. ...
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Forum: iSpine
04-15-2010, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,804
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Forum: iSpine
04-15-2010, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,804
I've heard very good things about Dr. Regan.
...
I've heard very good things about Dr. Regan.
Personally, I've recently had two level fusion at L4/5 and L5/S1. Both were done using the Nuvasive PEEK cage, and the L4/5 was done via XLIF, a...
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Forum: iSpine
03-07-2010, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,295
Have you consulted with Stenum about this? They...
Have you consulted with Stenum about this? They did the original surgery and have been known to go back and fix any other problems that arise for no charge. I know several people who have gone over...
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Forum: iSpine
02-28-2010, 01:59 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,973
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-27-2010, 03:03 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,776
Hey kiddo, I'm so sorry to hear about your...
Hey kiddo, I'm so sorry to hear about your fall...how are you doing?
I just sent you an email, before I saw this. Hugs and hot soaks. Traumeel cream helps the bruising, if you can find it in a...
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Forum: iSpine
02-27-2010, 02:58 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,973
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-03-2010, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,053
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Forum: iSpine
01-18-2010, 11:50 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 7,412
So how much anesthetic should be used? I blew...
So how much anesthetic should be used? I blew through everything that was used on me last August on a three level discogram. Plus he did an extra three when trying a new procedure, using Methylene...
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