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06-15-2011, 06:59 PM
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Question on Dr. Bertagnoli....
Has Dr. Bertagnoli been known to use other discs than pro disc? I know he has a disclaimer on his website saying he does, but haven't been able to find anyone yet.
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2006 Discectmomy L5S1 2008 Discectomy L4 2010 Re-herniated L5S1 2011 3 Epidurals with little to no help 7/11 scheduled to go and get 2 level ADR in Germany (L4-5 and L5S1)<----Chickened out. 8/11 2nd discectomy on L5S1 that didn't take and now may have possible facet issue on right side of L5S1. ADR here I come.....     
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06-16-2011, 08:24 AM
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When I got my quote from him, his extender said Pro-Disc. When I questioned possibly using other discs, she (I think "she".... can't remember the details) said he would consider others, but that was his preference. I couldn't afford him.... About $20K more..
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Joey Sue - 45 years old Severe DDD L4-5,L5-S1, mod neural foramen narrowing, osteophytes. Mod facet degen at L5-S1, but only mild degen at L4-5. Small annular tear and mild DDD L3-4 (unchanged and holding steady for 2 years) Mild DDD L2-3 Hybrid 9/28/2011: STALIF TT interbody fusion at L5-S1 and M6-L ADR L4/5 with Nick Boeree, UK  http://healthyback2011.blogspot.com/
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07-10-2011, 09:32 AM
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Dr. B and ADR types
I agree with the previous poster. Dr. B favors Prodiscs and will use them as the "default" - provided they work properly for your problem. On the other hand, one of his specialties is combining different devices and techniques for different levels, so, he's definitely familiar and proficient with different devices.
If you're considering him, I'd pay for some consultation time and have a real serious chat about WHY a given device is better/worse for YOU. As a side note, Dr. Bertagnoli has a team of physicians at ProSpine. The head of his team is Dr. Andrea Fenk-Mayer, who is a great spine surgeons and scientist in her own right. I've gone to her for much of my serious diagnostic work (discograms, facet blocks) as well as surgical planning. If you can't get a consult directly with Dr. B due to scheduling or time constraints, I'd consider Dr. Fenk-Mayer too. I should note that Dr. B performs all the ADR installations for the international patients. Best of Luck, Laura
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Laura - L5S1 Charitee C5/6 and 6/7 Prodisc C Facet problems L4-S1 Knee, Shoulder, Toe, Finger, Elbow Problems Jim - no spine problem but lots of other fun medical challenges "There are many Annapurnas in the lives of men" Maurice Herzog
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07-11-2011, 01:46 AM
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Didn't Dr. B. Develop the Pro-Disc?
If I recall correctly Dr.B helped develop the Pro-Disc? Seems to me that is the case or he is heavly invested in it. Could be wrong. I know when I contacted his office they said he would do M-6 if that's what I wanted, but that he like using Pro-Disc.
JPJH
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