Unique Support for People Seeking Artificial Disc Replacement This site is designed to save you time by offering only the most useful resources on Artificial Disc Replacement (ADR). Our "one-stop-shopping" approach offers you hand-picked articles, patient stories, a lively discussion board and one-on-one support through unique patient guide support. When approaching ADR, patients must consider facts and opinions from a wide range of sources: doctors, patients, medical professionals, manufacturers and government agencies. This mosaic of information is needed to piece together an objective, well-founded knowledge base to help patients make educated choices about their spinal health care. As ADR is comparatively new in the U.S. and is complex, we recommend “rolling up your sleeves” and engaging in different types of learning. Consider the unique bundle of support services on this site to help you find, read, interact, learn and help you decide among the many options for improving your spinal health. Our Discussion Board is a Hit! There's lots of news from the world of insurance! ADR is finally approved by several major insurance companies, including Cigna's announcement in August of 2007. Check out the buzz within our supportive international community by clicking here. The World’s First Non-Profit for Arthroplasty Patients! This site is owned and operated by the Arthroplasty Patient Foundation, a new non-profit devoted to the complete recovery of spine patients around the world. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation of any size by clicking here. New Patient Video Project Finally, a new documentary reveals candid insights from other spine patients. This video is now in production and readers can read about the adventures from the amateur producer on the new blog. Click here to learn about the new project (December 2007). Clinical Trials There are many ways patients can learn about new spinal technologies that may help them get back on their feet. We track and discuss these trials on our discussion board, and our new partner SpineMark features new clinical trials on their web site. Click here to learn about new trials. May 5th at 5:00 PM - First Patient Education Event in Miami Join us at Loews Hotel on South Beach for our first annual patient education forum! Attend in person and meet doctors’ Blumenthal, Mirza and Matthew Scott Young. For more information, click here to see the agenda and register -- attend live or by the Internet. © Copyright 2006 ADRSupport.org All rights reserved. Produced by Resolution Seven