Kaiser single level - 2nd ADR
Hello,
I had a single ADR C5/C6 in Germany and now need C6/C7. It is not failing because of the first surgery, I have needed it all along. Kaiser is willing to do my C6/C7 Prodisc next to my C5/C6 Prodisc. I am not sure that I want them to. The surgeon who offered has never done any ADR surgery. I think in Oakland they have done some, not sure about Prodisc. They said they will not pay for me to go to a more experienced surgeon.
So, Kaiser will do mine, and I still prefer Germany or Delamarter in LA. Germany 25k, LA 34k, with travel it will probably be close to the same end cost.
If you do not want to spend the money, you could probably convince Kaiser to do one, and then the other 6 mo or a yr later. My preference would be to go to Germany for a one shot deal. I know that Delamarter has done some multilevel in LA. I am not sure how he is getting around the FDA rules.
I would like to know more about what you thought of the Oakland Doc and who else you have seen at Kaiser.
Kaiser schedule 3-4 months ---- Germany or LA 2 to 6 weeks.
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Jessica 39 yrs old
10/2005 MVA C5-C6 herniation w/ cord impingement/displacement Unable to work full time.
July 31, 2006 Surgery successfully completed Prodisc-C C5/C6 on in Straubing, Germany by Dr. Bertagnoli. Able to work full time since 1 month post op, but some pain remains.
10/2008 3 surgeons confirm C6/C7 needs ADR and always has.
Has anyone had a second ADR surgery on an adjacent level?
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