Forum: New Member Introductions
02-28-2013, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 190,430
reminder
Boxer,
The distraction pain you mention isn't all that harmful. Lifting the vertabae back to their natural height is primary in freeing up nerve roots. You're not doing any damage but the longer...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
02-28-2013, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 190,430
success story
Boxer,
I am one of the many success stories from ADR surgery. Nearly 4 years ago, I ignored the rumor mill and had a two level Lumbar ADR surgery at Stenum. Although I suffer a little nerve damage...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
12-31-2012, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 50,444
Malte Peterson
Harrison,
I was told Malte parted company with Stenum late last year or very early in 2012. The hospital has changed hands and is under new ownership. The relationship between Peterson and old/...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
12-30-2012, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 50,444
Bio on Dr. Bierstedt
Although I had an extremely good result from the 2 level ADR at Stenum and will recommend them to anyone that asks, it appears Harrison is mistakenly connecting Dr. Bierstedt with Stenum. Below is...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
05-10-2011, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 23,530
Harrison,
It should be understood that your...
Harrison,
It should be understood that your research on Stenum did not include Stenum's side. Stenum will not violate patient confidentiality at any time. I find it difficult to digest as truth...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
05-10-2011, 06:28 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 23,530
I had successful surgery by Dr. Ritter-Lang on...
I had successful surgery by Dr. Ritter-Lang on March 27th, 2009. I ignored (but investigated) the personal vendettas being posted on this and other forums and went to Stenum with the confidence I had...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
12-04-2010, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 23,490
Then again there are several hundred Americans...
Then again there are several hundred Americans that have had tremendous successes at Stenum.
I can be counted as one of those. 20 months after my surgery, I am pain free from lumbar issues and...
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Forum: Manufacturer Product Information
06-15-2009, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 31,520
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Forum: The Big File
06-09-2009, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 13,504
Mark,
I am a recent patient at Stenum. I...
Mark,
I am a recent patient at Stenum. I can't say enough about the care I received there. The surgeon was top notch. I met a few cervical patients while there and all seemed to have successful...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
05-21-2009, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 11,341
If I remember correctly, I read an article by...
If I remember correctly, I read an article by Synthes stating the cost of a ProDisc L was $8,000 - $8,500. The article was printed over a year ago. If I can dig it up, I'll try to post it.
The...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
05-11-2009, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 109,590
Aetna's Clinical Policy Bulletin #0591 outlines...
Aetna's Clinical Policy Bulletin #0591 outlines the FDA approved lumbar and cervical disc replacement as medically necessary (after 6 weeks of conservative therapies) for a single level only. The CPB...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
05-08-2009, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 54,333
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Forum: The Big File
05-08-2009, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 17,232
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Forum: The Big File
05-07-2009, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 28,363
I think decompression consists of, in general...
I think decompression consists of, in general terms, removing bone or disc material to take pressure off of the nerve roots. A lot of procedures could be considered decompression, discectomies,...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
05-05-2009, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 54,333
Symara,
I never noticed the pain easing up...
Symara,
I never noticed the pain easing up pre-op by being regular but it definitely helps post-operative. Now that's the one time I experience discomfort and it goes away once I have activity in...
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Forum: The Big File
03-24-2009, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 15,918
Off to Germany
I guess it's my turn. I'm headed out this afternoon for Stenum. Surgery is scheduled for Friday. I'll let you know how it turns out.
Bob
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Forum: Insurance Hell
03-09-2009, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 43,847
Update
Jason,
I called the employee services group back and got to a supervisor. It took her 3 days but Aetna conceded to "out of network" coverage, 50%. That's better than two weeks ago at least.
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Forum: The Big File
03-08-2009, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 24,828
Fairness
It appears to be continued bias toward various European surgeons and toward others. This is particularly disturbing to me as most of the visitors to this site come for (and I hope receive) empathy,...
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Forum: The Big File
03-07-2009, 07:45 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 24,828
Rein,
When I first read your post, I thought...
Rein,
When I first read your post, I thought you were trying to clear the air of the Stenum gossip. It's become clear you only intent is to muddy up the water further. It's a good thing you have...
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Forum: The Big File
03-04-2009, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 24,828
Very well put! There have been times when I was...
Very well put! There have been times when I was hesitant to post my opinions about certain surgeons since it precipitated several PMs, emails and phone calls. Aside from the supportive past patients,...
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Forum: The Big File
02-28-2009, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 14,899
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Forum: The Big File
02-28-2009, 01:02 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 14,899
Maddie,
Most of us are here to offer comfort...
Maddie,
Most of us are here to offer comfort and support. I'm not sure what to attribute your symptoms to but I experience similar symptoms. I'm sure they're related in some way whether it be...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
02-26-2009, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 43,847
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Forum: Insurance Hell
02-25-2009, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 43,847
Aetna
Jason,
Aetna's cover page of THEIR Clinical Policy Bulliten 0591 clearly states that cervical ADR is covered:
II. Aetna considers FDA-approved prosthetic intervertebral discs(e.g. the Prestige...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
02-21-2009, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 19,749
Gary,
I just started the precertification...
Gary,
I just started the precertification process with Aetna. No precertification needed but they have a clinical bulletin (#0591) restricting coverage to FDA approved devices e.g. Charite or...
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