Hello All,
My story began a little over 6 years ago (1998)w/a moderate herniation of the L5-S1 disc. The disc has since degenerated completely and now is bone -on- bone w/ all the attendant limitations and pain. I've been talking to Dr. Kingsley Chin - Chief of Orthopedic Surgery - Pennsylvania University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. who has gone thru the certification process for ADR (Charite). He, it turns out, is still a proponent of and reccomends fussion. In addition, my insurance carrier, Keystone Health plan East (part of IBX) is taking the hard line against ADR. So, here I sit broken hearted.... Any help with a Surgeon/Insurance co. paring would be great.
Thanx
Glenn
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