Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-02-2009, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 12,031
Karin,
Thanks for your posts. They remind...
Karin,
Thanks for your posts. They remind me of the emotional roller coaster my surgery was -- the good, the bad, and the unknown. I've heard great things about Dr. Bitan, and it seems that he...
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Forum: iSpine
02-01-2009, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,877
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Forum: iSpine
02-01-2009, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 12,188
Phylly,
I had no idea you already had a date...
Phylly,
I had no idea you already had a date for your revision surgery. At the end of the day, you have to do what YOU feel comfortable with. You only know what you are going through day-to-day...
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Forum: Insurance Issues
01-31-2009, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 10,900
List of Insurers Approving ADR Surgery
If your insurance paid for your ADR surgery, please post the name / state of your insurer in this thread.
Hopefully, this info will be helpful for those contemplating ADR surgery.
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Forum: iSpine
01-31-2009, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,370
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Forum: Insurance Issues
01-31-2009, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 8,938
Oops. :o I should have added the option:
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Oops. :o I should have added the option:
"No, denied based on 'experimental' status AND paid out of pocket in US or Overseas."
This fits my situation better: I was denied coverage, appealed,...
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Forum: Abstracts and Articles
01-31-2009, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 3,310
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Forum: Abstracts and Articles
01-31-2009, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 3,648
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Forum: Abstracts and Articles
01-31-2009, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 3,221
Thromboembolic Disease in Spinal Surgery
Spine. Volume 34(3), pg. 291-303.
Thromboembolic Disease in Spinal Surgery: A Systematic Review.
Glotzbecker, Michael P. MD *; Bono, Christopher M. MD +; Wood, Kirkham B. MD ++; Harris,...
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Forum: Insurance Issues
01-31-2009, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 8,938
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Forum: Abstracts and Articles
01-31-2009, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,117
Marty, this is a great topic.
I'm on 60mg...
Marty, this is a great topic.
I'm on 60mg daily of Cymbalta for the neuropathic indications. I think it is helping--it is hard to say with everything else I am on.
It does decrease libido /...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
01-31-2009, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 19,402
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Forum: Community Support - NSR
01-31-2009, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,867
Terry,
We need more Project Connects... my...
Terry,
We need more Project Connects... my hat is off to you and all of the volunteers for making this possible. At the end of the day, we are all the same in the eyes of God and we should care...
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Forum: iSpine
01-31-2009, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 6,120
Steve,
Personally--I would do whatever is...
Steve,
Personally--I would do whatever is the least invasive option now, or if you are confident on surgery (deciding between ADR / fusion), pursue that route.
I would not base your decision...
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Forum: iSpine
01-31-2009, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 21,392
Thanks Bob and Linda. Myelogram went well...
Thanks Bob and Linda. Myelogram went well yesterday (no grenades!). I have a very minor headache today. I've been drinking plenty of fluids... I should have the dictated report on Monday.
I...
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Forum: iSpine
01-29-2009, 02:14 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 21,392
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Forum: iSpine
01-29-2009, 02:10 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,929
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Forum: iSpine
01-29-2009, 02:08 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,685
Mark,
I was the same way. I had my surgery...
Mark,
I was the same way. I had my surgery shortly after the clinical trials in the states. The inclusion criteria included predominately low back pain. In the exclusion criteria, it stated leg...
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Forum: iSpine
01-29-2009, 02:03 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 7,369
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Forum: iSpine
01-29-2009, 01:44 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,804
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Forum: iSpine
01-29-2009, 01:42 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,804
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Forum: iSpine
01-29-2009, 01:41 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,804
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
01-28-2009, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,371
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Forum: iSpine
01-28-2009, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,685
Gil,
You received some good replies. I just...
Gil,
You received some good replies. I just wanted to point something out. If a patient has spinal stenosis this does not mean they inherently have problems (leg pain). Many patients present...
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Forum: iSpine
01-28-2009, 02:55 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,422
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