Mechanical Solution for a Mechanical Problem
Over the last year my condition has deteriorated beyond my tolerance, unless I wish to restrict myself to a wheel/power chair. The first opinion was for a double fusion with cages and my own marrow. Concerned this will put undue stress on L3-L4 which looks healthy on MRI. Not sure if my surgeon #1 doesn't do ADR or my weight caused him to not bring it up, thing I'm going to talk to my wife tonight about doing something about that.
I'll see surgeon #2 near the end of November and then decide if I want a third opinion. If anyone knows of ADR specialists in Maryland, I'd love to know about them. Mike |
Goggle Clayton Dean and/or Charles Edwards II. Maybe Paul Mcfee also still does ADR
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Look at GmbH or Spain/Bertagnoli and Clavel....FWIW |
Spondylolisthesis depending on grade is a contradiction to ADR
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Dr Yule in conn. And Goldstein in NYC.?
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I'm not certain what level of spondylolisthesis I have at L4/3 but, I do not believe there is any at L5/1.
I've also largely ruled out the first opinion as the thought of returning for questions after an average wait of over an hour on two appointments is beyond my tolerance. While I was sent into a panic attack after being told their was a lot of hope for a solution, the glitter has worn off. Spent a sleepless night after talking to my wife about medical tourism... Many unknowns right now and what ifs. Thanks for the suggestions. |
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This apparently is what a Grade I spondy at looks like at two levels (4-5mm). Clavel ruled it out for ADR even at grade I.
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yes, those two. the L5-S1 shows almost no disc left. The other shows protrusion, and other images make it appear to indent the canal even more. All I know is that I've had pain down both legs for many years. Before my neck repair, I would still run on that screwed up back. I actually don't believe running made it any worse
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