I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you, Laura! I've been sitting on the fence for a while now, but it's looking like I'll be heading to see Dr. Bierstedt next month for two levels (L3/4 and 4/5). Would be great to compare notes as we battle for reimbursement!
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Nov 2010: herniated L4/5 led to back pain, sciatica and foot drop
Dec 2010: back pain resolved, sciatic pain and foot drop worsened
Jan 2011: micro-discectomy resolved sciatic pain and foot drop; back pain returned
July 2012: discogram reveals L4/5 and L3/4 have grade 3 annular tears and produced concordant pain
Nov 12, 2013: 2-level ADR (L3/4 and 4/5) by Dr. Bierstedt
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