Hello Family,

More information on the Kineflex trials...

You will be asked to have a EKG and blood work 10 days to 2 weeks before your surgery. Blood work will consist of: CBC, Sed rate, PT, PTT, & CMP (Na, K, CI, CO@, BUN, Cr, Gluc, TP, Alb, Ca, Alk Phos, AST, ALT, TBili).

You will also be required to hve you primary physician write a statement that you are medically clear for surgery.

Tests needed before you visit doctor (tests cannot be more than 6 months old at time of surgery):

Back X-rays needed are:
1. Standing Lateral
2. Standing Lateral Bend - Left
3. Standing Lateral Bend - Right
4. Standing AP
5. Standing Flexion
6. Standing Extension

MRI
Discogram
Bone density

Bring any other films you might have.
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OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES:

You are required to pay for all doctor's visits. Cost of first visit can be $120.00 to $500.00 max (depending if they take X-rays). All other visits will be $75.00 to $100.00. You will have inital visit, doctor visit before surgery, two weeks after surgery, one month, six months, one year and two years.

You will be required to pay for back brace if needed.

You will be required to have a special x-ray taken of your back with a ring around your waist for measurement purposes. This X-ray will have to be taken at the clinical trail doctor's office.

If anyone needs more information please email me me.