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This forum describes the video, its two year pre-release saga and how to obtain this educational 75 minute film produced specifically for spine patients considering artificial disc replacement.

Discussion, news and insights that focus specifically on artificial disc replacement and arthroplasty are here.

Post here only if you've had surgery and you want to share your story. Please use your own topic to track your progress -- do not open multiple topics. This is your exclusive story of recovery. MEMBERS ONLY.

Discussion, news and commentaries that delve into all other (non-ADR) spinal procedures. Find threads on fusion, IDET, discectomies, discograms, epidurals imaging (XRays, MRIs, MRNs) and all other procedures here. Pain management, medication and related topics are also here.

All issues not easily categorized in the above forums are here. Comments on general health, diet, "getting comfortable," and more are here.

This is where any insurance-related matters are found. Medicare, worker's compensation, appeals, denials are here. Questions, comments, insights, wins and losses on any insurance are all here! Note: This forum reflects posts from late 2006 forward. Older ones are in the Big File.

Find authoritative insights from medical professionals, manufacturers, and guest visitors. Also find a current list of clinical trials. This is a read-only forum.

Find articles that have appeared in wires, trade publications, web sites. PLEASE NOTE: Do not reply to these posts, choose the appropriate forum for the subject and create a discussion thread there.

This forum is a repository of information that people find and receive from device makers; e.g. brochures from website. It is NOT a discussion forum. If you find brochures that are not already here, please post them in here.

Find answers to commonly asked questions here. Please do not post comments here, but choose the appropriate forum to make comments on FAQs herein.

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