Kelly,
I was able to get insurance approval (Cigna) for a single level lumbar ADR. It took several attempts and a Surgeon who was very persistent.
Keep pounding away at them, the more positive outcomes the better. Each year I believe more people are having success with the surgery, which provides more ammunition with which to convince your carrier that ADR is a viable alternative to Fusion.
Good luck and know there are some really good people here that have traveled this road.
mike
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Mike
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2006-2011 Chiro, epidural steroids, nsaids, PT for L4-5 bulge/annular tear
April 25th 2012 35MPH rear end collision, blows out L4-5 and ADDS a tear in C4-5
Cancelled ADR to continue conservative therapies
April 10th 2013: Insurance re-approved and I'm scheduling lumbar ADR for end of the month!
*schedule* ADR Prodisc L April 29th 2013
5-2-2013 ADR using Prodisc L
7-10-2013 New MRI on neck. Surgeon DOES NOT recommend ADR for Cervical.
"I'll be your Huckleberry"
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