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10-02-2005, 08:39 PM
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Yesterday was the final day at the North American Spine Society's annual meeting. This is the largest spine congress in the world. In the last session, a paper was presented by Dr. Michael Zindrick titled; "Lumbar Disc Arthroplasty: Role, Patient Selection and Evidence for Efficacy vs. Traditional Treatments."
He turned his presentation towards the self-education that is happening in the patient community and put a page from ADRsupport.org up as part of his presentation. To a room full of surgeons, "If you are not reading this website, you should be." More on this on our Ethical - Legal Issues on Arthroplasty thread (my post = #14). Mark     
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10-02-2005, 08:45 PM
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Indeed. And we should be reading this (for those w/time):
http://www.spine.org/Forms/2005_AM_final_program.pdf
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Severe, extensive DDD, considered inoperable by Dr. Regan, Lauressen, & some guy at UCLA. Severe foraminal stenosis (guess they can't operate!) and some spinal cord compression that Lauryssen would fix if gets outta hand.
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10-02-2005, 10:17 PM
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OK guys
Is there anywhere I can access or read any of the papers or talks involved here? I looked through the 105 pages in Allan's post and it looked like there would be some very good info for those of us here still waiting to have surgery. If you can lead me in the right direction to get this info thanks in advance!
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Kim Herniated disc L5/S1 2000 Discectomy 10/2003 Rhizotomy 8/2004 and 3/2005Discogram 11/04 grade 7 tear L5/S1 L4/L5 Grade 5 tear with herniation and stenosis Evaluated by Dr Blumenthal at TBI 2/2005 ADR 2 level recommended 2 level lumbar fusion
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10-02-2005, 10:53 PM
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Ditto to Kim's question: Are the collected papers going to be published as a special issue of a journal or a monograph, etc? Mark, did you get handouts that we can request and reimburse you for copying?
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2001 MVA; C5-C6 disk extruded ongoing physical therapy, exercise and massage ESI's, oral prednisone, trigger point injections foraminal and central stenosis C5/C6 and c6/C7 2007 EMG/nerve conduction shows pattern of chronic radiculopathy January, 2008: Prestige ST Artificial Disk Replacement, C5/6
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10-02-2005, 11:30 PM
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I brought home an extra copy of the proceedings. It contains an abstract of each paper presented. I also brought home some books and journals.
From prior conferences I have a copy of Karin Buettner-Janz's book, "The Artificial Disc". I'll donate these to the forum with the understanding that people who receive them keep them for a number of weeks and pass them on. We may need a volunteer to keep a list of who wants each item, who's got 'em, etc...
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10-02-2005, 11:40 PM
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Mark,
I would be very interested in this information. Please let me know when / how this info will be shared. Thanks, Poncho
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Sincerely, Poncho (aka Prodisc Poster Girl) 2 level ADR (Prodisc) Dr. Bertagnoli May 22, 2004 Rudolfinerhaus Vienna, Austria. Currently DRUG FREE and living life again! Knowledge is Power!!!
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10-03-2005, 12:43 AM
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Thanks so much. I would be happy to help as "librarian."
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2001 MVA; C5-C6 disk extruded ongoing physical therapy, exercise and massage ESI's, oral prednisone, trigger point injections foraminal and central stenosis C5/C6 and c6/C7 2007 EMG/nerve conduction shows pattern of chronic radiculopathy January, 2008: Prestige ST Artificial Disk Replacement, C5/6
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10-03-2005, 01:47 PM
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It's great to see that patient information and self-advocacy is making an impact on the medical community. When we speak collectively our voices can and will be heard. Thank you Mark for passing along this information.
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Crystal L5/SI Charite 7/18/05 Dr. Howard http://www.myspace.com/luvmysibe http://www.xanga.com/luvmysibe "A smile is contagious, be a carrier  ."
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10-03-2005, 05:56 PM
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Mark,
Thanks for passing this along. It's great that patients' voices can be heard -- and felt -- across many circles. I have so much to say about the aforementioned issues (Lawyers ads, the Street article which featured a Medtronic consultant) but I already said it. What we do need is more proactive stories on issues like the ones I posted. Now that I am back at work, I can not do this kind of proactive sleuthing. It's up to you guys now! All that being said, I am working on one long term project...the patient survey. It will take some time to implement; as the survey design is critical.
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"Harrison" - info (at) adrsupport.org Fell on my ***winter 2003, Canceled fusion April 6 2004 Reborn June 25th, 2004, L5-S1 ADR Charite in Boston Founder & moderator of ADRSupport - 2004 Founder Arthroplasty Patient Foundation a 501(c)(3) - 2006 Creator & producer, Why Am I Still Sick? - 2012
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10-03-2005, 11:13 PM
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Congrats, Harrison!
I am so delighted that a doc got it right and that your inspired website is being recognized. You and Mark , and Alastair and all the long-past-surgery patients who still post here have made an incalculable difference to me, and I am sure, hundreds of others.
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Cervie trying to avoid 3-level fusion
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