Harrison thanks for posting the news article about Dr. Garcia in FL implanting an ActivL to kick off the new ActivL clinical trial. This is great news even if it's still only for 1 level..still a step in the right direction.
Just wondering...for those of you who have been through the Charite, ProDisc and Kineflex FDA trials...anyone know whether there is any possiblity that a single level FDA trial can make exceptions for 2 level candidates to get a 2 level activL? There was some lingo for people in prior trials like "compassionate use" etc...to make certain kinds of exceptions...anyone know what lingo to use to make something happen and who do you approach...the surgeon, the FDA, or the manufacturer?
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Injured 9/01
Annular tears L4/5 & L5/S1
denied adr by insurance for 2 level charite as well as hybrid fusion at L5/S1 with Charite at L4/5.
New ins paid for 2 level lumbar prodisc surgery on 4/7/08 (at age 39) with Dr. Westerlund, at Core Orthop
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