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Forum: New Member Introductions 08-30-2018, 06:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,038
Posted By Gen.Patton
I was very surprised to learn of the decision...

I was very surprised to learn of the decision Tiger made. Not only does fusion take away from the total movement potential in a spine, but even more importantly the shock absorption capability in...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-27-2018, 12:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,038
Posted By Gen.Patton
It was nor is my intent to offend. My post...

It was nor is my intent to offend.

My post is directed at those in similar situations as myself who DO have a choice. You obviously didn't have that luxury.
I only hope to help inform people...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-23-2018, 11:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,038
Posted By Gen.Patton
Game Changer in ADR/TDR

If you are contemplating surgery, please don't ever let a Doctor fuse your vertebrae. Read through this link before making any decision -



https://www.axiomed.com/pdf/WPaperSWISSSpineReg.pdf
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Forum: New Member Introductions 07-16-2018, 09:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 20,329
Posted By Gen.Patton
Freedom Disc L

I spoke directly with Dr. Kingsley Chin, and his Wife, about when the Freedom Disc L will get full FDA approval here in the states. They said 3rd quarter 2018. So any day now I'll be going down to...
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-22-2018, 08:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 20,329
Posted By Gen.Patton
Are you in the U.S. Kent? If so, try to hold...

Are you in the U.S. Kent?
If so, try to hold out till the third quarter, Axiomed informed me that the Freedom Lumbar disc will get full FDA approval then.
Whatever you do, please take my word for...
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-12-2018, 12:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,530
Posted By Gen.Patton
I'm praying you have a pain free long term...

I'm praying you have a pain free long term outcome Rancher.
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-12-2018, 12:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,530
Posted By Gen.Patton
O.K. now you're just trolling me, AND you are...

O.K. now you're just trolling me, AND you are WRONG...And you completely missed the point of my edit.
Rancher asked for any help he could get, which is what I try to do is HELP.
That you have now...
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-05-2018, 04:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,530
Posted By Gen.Patton
Edit

Since I don't know how to edit an existing post, I'll just add it here. In my earlier post in this thread, I falsely wrote that a device listed under "FDA investigational use only" could indeed be...
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-05-2018, 04:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,832
Posted By Gen.Patton
Pro Disc L no bueno

While I hate to criticize what may be working for some folks...I would not under any circumstances ever consider the Pro Disc for a Lumbar ADR application. I have seen many Docs over the years (I'm...
Forum: New Member Introductions 01-11-2018, 12:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,530
Posted By Gen.Patton
Howdy Rancher, Sounds like we're both up the...

Howdy Rancher,
Sounds like we're both up the same smelly creek.
From my years of battling pain and researching, as well as getting opinions from pretty near every Doctor in Colorado, I'm holding...
Forum: New Member Introductions 01-02-2018, 01:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,167
Posted By Gen.Patton
Or that there's even a viable long term solution...

Or that there's even a viable long term solution at all.
The medical industry as a whole reminds me of the Low Back Trax commercial.
All about making money from the pain people go through.
Forum: New Member Introductions 12-29-2017, 08:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,167
Posted By Gen.Patton
Thanks dorian, Yeah that Laser Spine Institute...

Thanks dorian,
Yeah that Laser Spine Institute commercial boils my blood..."With only a 1 inch incision, all you troubles are cured." I reckon that's marketing for ya :/
I had a doctor offer to do...
Forum: New Member Introductions 12-19-2017, 11:36 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 61,627
Posted By Gen.Patton
Disregard in my last post there where I warned...

Disregard in my last post there where I warned you against getting a Pro Disc.
I just cannot emphasize enough what a catastrophic failure they can cause.
I'm glad to know you were able to get your...
Forum: New Member Introductions 12-19-2017, 01:41 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 61,627
Posted By Gen.Patton
Please whatever you do...DO NOT get a ball &...

Please whatever you do...DO NOT get a ball & socket design (Pro Disc) installed into your Lumbar spine. They may be fine for a cervical application, but in the Lumbar zone they have no shock...
Forum: New Member Introductions 12-18-2017, 11:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,167
Posted By Gen.Patton
L3 to S1 DDD

Howdy all,
Like so many stories I've seen on this site, I'm currently battling constant pain from 3 destroyed lumbar discs.
I've had epidural Cortisone injections (do your homework before...
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