Surprised, I have read on these boards that earlier in the year, the FDA approved ADR for 2 consecutive levels. There are some advantages to getting it done in the U.S. First of all, insurance might cover all or part of the cost. Furthermore, there is accountability if something goes wrong. However, I do not know if the discs that Dr. Bierstedt plans to use are available in the U.S. The M6 definitely is not. On the positive side of going to Europe, most patients on these boards have done incredibly well post-op. Even if you don't have insurance coverage for an overseas procedure, you can take a big tax write-off for your travel and medical costs for this. You can PM me for more details or contact your accountant.
Good luck!!
Gene
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Car Accident 2002 - Small Herniated Disc C3/C4
1998 Larger Herniation and Cervical Fusion C3/C4
2005 Herniation C4/C5 - 40 epidural steroid injections from Oct 2005, - Oct, 2007
2008 - Foraminotomy at C6/C7 on left side
Feb, 2010 - Cervical Fusion C4/C5
Dec, 2010 - Lumbar Fusion L3/L5
2013 - Bulge on C5/C6; herniation C6/C7 right side
Mar 26, 2013 - Foraminotomy at C6/C7 on right side
May 5, 2015 - ADR with Dr Blumenthal of TBI for C5/C6 using Mobi-C
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