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Forum: New Member Introductions 07-09-2022, 02:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,682
Posted By JackBauer
From the lumbar perspective - the ESP to me is...

From the lumbar perspective - the ESP to me is the most superior design out there, by far. I don't care for the M6 for it's mesh loop that seems to be allowing the unconstrained core to escape (in...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-02-2022, 04:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,682
Posted By JackBauer
When I started on my journey I was very intrigued...

When I started on my journey I was very intrigued with Dr. Bertagnoli.

Certainly he is very skilled. However I'd only personally go with an ESP device... More so for lumbar, but I have both... ...
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-20-2022, 11:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,578
Posted By JackBauer
I would definitely speak with more than one...

I would definitely speak with more than one surgeon.

Personally I'm pretty skeptical of ONZ from reviews I have seen. Granted all surgeons have some less than desirable outcomes.
Forum: New Member Introductions 12-05-2021, 09:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,660
Posted By JackBauer
Dr. Desai definitely implants LP-ESP's and...

Dr. Desai definitely implants LP-ESP's and CP-ESP's. Definitely one of the people to consider. You won't find a nicer doctor.
Forum: The Big File 01-13-2021, 12:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 30,646
Posted By JackBauer
Thoughts on vaccines post-implant (infection risk?)

I may be traveling internationally sometime this year.

Part of that would involve vaccines to travel safely in an area that there could be real risk. (Not talking about covid)

I'm paranoid...
Forum: New Member Introductions 09-04-2020, 10:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,426
Posted By JackBauer
1) Without posted imaging, even though we are not...

1) Without posted imaging, even though we are not doctors and you should not take our opinions as medical advice... It is difficult to share insight without such imaging to see things like remaining...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-12-2020, 10:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,150
Posted By JackBauer
Upright MRI is highly valuable... Diagnosed four...

Upright MRI is highly valuable... Diagnosed four different protrusions in my thoracic spine (minor but don't feel so minor)...
Forum: Manufacturer Product Information 07-14-2020, 10:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 88,116
Posted By JackBauer
I'm paranoid. I consider everything :) ...

I'm paranoid.

I consider everything :)

It's actually a curse.

Bionate 80A is in a family of polymers that has been used in medical applications for close to 20 years. If this gets me 20...
Forum: Manufacturer Product Information 06-20-2020, 11:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 88,116
Posted By JackBauer
I'm MUCH more confident in the LP-ESP vs the...

I'm MUCH more confident in the LP-ESP vs the CP-ESP.

I'm reasonably astute, not a medical doctor or a prosthetic engineer... But I don't see any other device as being nearly as well designed. ...
Forum: Manufacturer Product Information 06-17-2020, 04:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 88,116
Posted By JackBauer
Thank you! That is one of the few gifts I...

Thank you! That is one of the few gifts I have... I'm very analytical.

I don't want to influence you either way... I will only say that I was in a similar spot, and although I'm older... I...
Forum: Manufacturer Product Information 06-17-2020, 12:23 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 88,116
Posted By JackBauer
Sure: Lesser of all evils - other discs...

Sure:


Lesser of all evils - other discs have plastics, or just as bad maybe - nickel.
I take supplements already that should substantially improve my immune system
Won't live forever - a...
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-29-2020, 03:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,189
Posted By JackBauer
Amazing that you saw a spine doctor who actually...

Amazing that you saw a spine doctor who actually recommended going to Germany.

That gives me hope that there are at least SOME progressive doctors in our healthcare system.
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-28-2019, 11:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,411
Posted By JackBauer
A fair point Harrison... I should really...

A fair point Harrison...

I should really just be saying that there are a number of indications suggesting that six degrees of movement are superior to those with less degrees. I won't search for...
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-23-2019, 10:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,411
Posted By JackBauer
Hey Emily. Sorry you are going through this....

Hey Emily.

Sorry you are going through this.

My journey started 7 years ago (approximately) with some lumbar herniations / bulging. It got somewhat better, but returned and even though the...
Forum: New Member Introductions 09-23-2019, 12:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,696
Posted By JackBauer
The FB ADR support group is pretty active... ...

The FB ADR support group is pretty active...
Here there are some regulars that are pretty active, but it's tough to compete with Facebook.
Forum: New Member Introductions 09-22-2019, 10:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,696
Posted By JackBauer
I'm sorry to hear of your problems. You may...

I'm sorry to hear of your problems.

You may want to get a lumbar MRI as well - in that if you should go overseas, well it might be good to have a holistic assessment of your spine.

When getting...
Forum: New Member Introductions 09-14-2019, 08:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,172
Posted By JackBauer
There are a number of manufacturers out there as...

There are a number of manufacturers out there as you know. Pros and cons to each. To me, the least cons are with the ESP.

That said, while it offers six degrees of freedom which I think only the...
Forum: New Member Introductions 09-13-2019, 04:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,172
Posted By JackBauer
My advice - as someone who is a very anxious...

My advice - as someone who is a very anxious traveler...

You should seriously consider the true experts in Europe who have been doing ADR's (with more advanced prosthetics) for decades...

Do...
Forum: New Member Introductions 09-13-2019, 06:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,276
Posted By JackBauer
I was light on details because it was late. ...

I was light on details because it was late.

My point was that funcrew had similar thinking of physician and disc. Did more assessment and completely changed his plan. That thread is a good place...
Forum: New Member Introductions 09-12-2019, 10:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,276
Posted By JackBauer
Take a look at: ...

Take a look at:
https://www.adrsupport.org/forums/showthread.php?t=14009
And then continue your research from there...
Forum: International Assistance 09-04-2019, 09:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 26,427
Posted By JackBauer
I found him here... Comments from Layne, Iris,...

I found him here... Comments from Layne, Iris, nsaiko (spelling that wrong)...


Anxious to hear how funcrew is doing... today was the big day.
Forum: International Assistance 09-03-2019, 05:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 23,818
Posted By JackBauer
Wow there's papers on just about everything. ...

Wow there's papers on just about everything.


I guess I'm going to need to be extra careful when lifting anything of any real weight going forward.
Forum: International Assistance 09-03-2019, 08:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 23,818
Posted By JackBauer
Let's say the average mass about L5-S1 is about...

Let's say the average mass about L5-S1 is about 120 lbs.


I absolutely do agree that walking will put more than 120 lbs of force on your spine. Just not that every step generates a force of 300...
Forum: International Assistance 09-03-2019, 07:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 23,818
Posted By JackBauer
Compare the "Literature summary of biomechanical...

Compare the "Literature summary of biomechanical simulations for wear" table at:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4705139/

I'm concerned about the PCU aging and plastic...
Forum: International Assistance 09-02-2019, 12:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 26,427
Posted By JackBauer
I finally scheduled my surgeries with Dr. Desai...

I finally scheduled my surgeries with Dr. Desai (2x cervical, 2x lumbar) in October.

He's has like 10+ years I think doing ADR surgeries, using a number of them during that time (Maverick,...
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