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Originally Posted by MarysHelp
Hello,
Can anyone in the group tell me which type of ADR devise had the best track record?
How can I find out how to reach the closest surgeon with the most experience in doing ADR for the cervical area?
Is there a list some where for members to find surgeons in S.E. Michigan?
Thank you for your assistance.
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Welcome! If you need a two level cervical, mobi-c is the only two level FDA device approved in the states. I'm not sure how to find a qualified surgeon in your area. I just had a two level cervical ADR with the mobi-c last month. My surgeon is in WA.
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2004 MRI -cervical bone spur causing pain
2011 MRI -5 bulging discs at C3-7: Recommended C5-6 and C6-7 for a two level fusion, I said no thanks.
2014 MRI -progressive compression C5-7.
MRI 6/5/14- Ruptured L4-5, bulge at L2-3 and L5-S1 Dr recommends discectomy of L4-5 but won't do surgery until cervical is stable
8/2014- 8 months/3 rounds of appeals, Aetna denies 2 level cervical ADR 
2 level ADR w/ mobi-c C5-7 Jan 7, 2015
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