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01-30-2005, 06:51 PM
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When Mark was in Staubing he presented my films and case history to both Dr. Bertagnoli and Zeegers. They both concur: ADR at L3/4, fusion at L4/5 and ADR and level L5/S1. So I'll be kind of like a reverse Oreo, with the cookie (fusion) in the middle and the white stuff on the outside (ADR). I was going for the record of nine levels of fusion, now I'll only have seven levels of fusion and two levels of ADR. The good news is: I haven't had any pains eminating from the thoracic level!!!!
    
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01-30-2005, 09:08 PM
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Wow - thats a lot of levels no matter how you look at it!
You'll be in excellent hands with Dr. Bertagnoli. He is an awesome surgeon and I (personally) completely trust his judgement. If/when my C-spine needs more work, he'll be the one I call. Any idea when you might schedule with him?
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L4-S1 Prodisc (11-25-03) Dr. Bertagnoli
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01-30-2005, 09:38 PM
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Cervie queen. That's Great news! Good for you, I have been keeping you in my paryers and will continue to do so. Take care, Neighbor, Dano
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Firefighter/Paramedic Montebello Fire Dept in Los Angeles, Local 3821. Hurt lifting a patient, 1990 L5/S1 MicroDisk 1990,93,2002 L4/L5 Hurt by Combative pt. 2003- IDET 2003 re-tore L4/L5- 2004 over 14 yrs (15 +blocks and epidur's) TwoLevelCharite
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01-31-2005, 10:01 AM
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That is good news. A workable, positive solution that will provide adequate mobility and protection for your healthy joints (the precious few) while taking care of the level that requires immobility. Plus, you have 2 of the best spine surgeons in the world agreeing on the course of action.
I'm very happy for you! Now it's onward and upward.......... Jeff
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15+ years back pain w/ advancing disc degeneration. 2002-2 level lumbar IDET w/ Nucleoplasty (very unsuccessful; huge setback) Three level lumbar Charite (L3/4, L4/5, L5/S1) with Dr. Zeegers in Munich, Germany: 2/25/05 (successful) Two level cervical Mobi-C (C5/6, C6/7) with Dr. Zeegers (successful) Laser Facet Coagulation (left side: L3/4, L4/5, L5/S1 & sacral) with Prof. Dr. Reul (significant reduction in remnant lumbar & sacral pain)
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01-31-2005, 10:05 AM
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CQ, pretty amazing report! thx for sharing...
...P.S. you have quite a way with words. Let me know if you ever start your own blog! 
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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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01-31-2005, 05:37 PM
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I have had that same surgery about 13 weeks ago and am doing great. If you have any questions please feel free to e-mail me.
Every week getting stronger and less discomfort. I have no pain at all, but do have a little discomfort after sitting all day. I am still very tight and going to physical therapy and it seems to be getting better. I went for my 12 weeks check up last week and the placement is prefect. Judy
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Surgery Vienna by Dr. Bertagnoli Oct. 16, 2004 ADR L3/4 Fusion L4/5 ADR L5/S1 Diagnosed with Arachnoiditis 11/06
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