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Forum: iSpine 06-21-2009, 09:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,284
Posted By cavalier
I just wish there was like most of you more long...

I just wish there was like most of you more long term data behind it. It looks interesting but one does wonder how it's "shelf life" compared to others will be. Stenum must think alot of it but what...
Forum: iSpine 06-16-2009, 08:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,042
Posted By cavalier
oh boy ! It does seem to come in bunches...

oh boy ! It does seem to come in bunches sometimes. Hang in there as hopefully so will buches of better times are overdue.

Jill
Forum: iSpine 06-16-2009, 08:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,417
Posted By cavalier
My recent DXA - shows different areas - my worst...

My recent DXA - shows different areas - my worst is L3 at -1/5 T score Osteopenia & this is the same as it was 5 yr's ago by the way. The Z score looks alot better comparing to my age group worst at...
Forum: iSpine 06-16-2009, 07:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,264
Posted By cavalier
Hi there the block not giving you any relief is a...

Hi there the block not giving you any relief is a good thing - if I am understanding you correctly as in my case it was NOT my pain generator.

I have heard good things about Dr Bitan - do let us...
Forum: iSpine 06-15-2009, 05:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,284
Posted By cavalier
http://www.spinalkinetics.com or M6 Anyone?

Hey there - anyone know more than what the above link tells us about this new M6 ? It has only been a company since 2003 & does not look to be here in the States yet. I got that it is in sue in some...
Forum: iSpine 06-15-2009, 04:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,816
Posted By cavalier
Rush itself ovberall has a VERY GOOD reputation....

Rush itself ovberall has a VERY GOOD reputation. You can look at Dr Deutsch's Bio on their website if you have not already. He does have experience with ADR's prob. Charite being the longer one but...
Forum: iSpine 06-15-2009, 04:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,264
Posted By cavalier
Hi - That is the same thing I had done is a facet...

Hi - That is the same thing I had done is a facet block - I just specifically asked for it to be Lidocaine only as I didn't want any steroid as that can cause bone loss & I have ostenpenia but in...
Forum: iSpine 06-13-2009, 04:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,264
Posted By cavalier
I had arthritis & moderate wear of my facets - I...

I had arthritis & moderate wear of my facets - I had the lidocaine injection to my facets only before I left for Germany & the good news was it was not my pain - I still have some arthritis there...
Forum: iSpine 06-08-2009, 04:47 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,378
Posted By cavalier
VERY important opinion is now in -

Hubby had been hoping for only one ADR for my neck I had tried to tell him I was not going to be that lucky. I wish I was less complicated. 2 levels maybe 3 Discogram will rule that 3rd in or out.
...
Forum: iSpine 06-07-2009, 07:54 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,025
Posted By cavalier
My advise is DONT try to think of the WHOLE thing...

My advise is DONT try to think of the WHOLE thing at ONCE - just think of it in mini steps & one thing at a time - day by day. Take a DEEP breath & pray leave it at God's feet if you believe in God &...
Forum: iSpine 06-07-2009, 07:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,667
Posted By cavalier
A VERY important opinion is now in -

Hubby had been hoping for only one ADR for my neck I had tried to tell him I was not going to be that lucky. I wish I was less complicated. 2 levels maybe 3 Discogram will rule that 3rd in or out.
...
Forum: Insurance Issues 06-07-2009, 04:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,265
Posted By cavalier
Well I was told the same thing when I called to...

Well I was told the same thing when I called to Prodisc last week & talked to the USA rep - they said BCBS of TN has never approved to date a ADR. They said other states with BCBS has but not so far....
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 06-07-2009, 04:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,557
Posted By cavalier
Wink Mark - the title of the update about my neck &...

Mark - the title of the update about my neck & TOS is under ISpine called -http://www.ispine.org/forum/ispine/1555-cervical-now-old-past-lumbar-sufferer.html Bad when you cant remember what you named...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 06-07-2009, 04:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,557
Posted By cavalier
Yes Pops :) that is correct - at the time of my...

Yes Pops :) that is correct - at the time of my implantation I was one of only 3 in the world to have a ADR for a spondylo. I also remember Dr B. telling me in his opinion I had the worst single...
Forum: iSpine 06-07-2009, 02:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,667
Posted By cavalier
Cervical now was a old past lumbar sufferer

Disc heights are maintainted & No gross signal intensity abnormalities.
Have a MRI that shows Cervical Stenosis -
C3/4 has narrowing of AP canal to 8 MM's slight disc protrusion bilateral facet...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 06-07-2009, 01:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,557
Posted By cavalier
L4-5 ProDisc Bertagnoli - 5 years post-op!

SURGERY DATE: 7/5/04

AGE AT SURGERY DATE: 51

SURGEON: Dr Bertangoli

SURGERY LOCATION/CLINIC: St Elisabeth's Straubing

DEVICE(s), LEVEL(s):Prodisc L4/L5
Forum: Insurance Issues 06-07-2009, 01:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,265
Posted By cavalier
I had gone to their website & printed off this...

I had gone to their website & printed off this VERY SAME Draft - it is looking like they are GETTING ready to reverse their policy for ONLY Cervical - it states that Lumbar & Thoracic they still feel...
Forum: Insurance Issues 06-06-2009, 10:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,265
Posted By cavalier
Anyone with BCBS of TN ?

Anyone had any luck in getting part of all of their ADR surgery paid for by BCBS of TN I have a PPO. If denied of approved please post. Also what year it was approved or denied. Thank you Jill
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