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Old 03-30-2012, 09:55 PM
JEVE19 JEVE19 is offline
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Read through the surgical outcomes, especially the multi level ones.
We are all trying to report on our posts how we are doing in our lives after receiving ADR's.
The fact that you are hesitating on a fusion says you are unsure and we have all been in that boat.
Read, read and educate yourself. That's my advice.
Unfortunately, doctor's in America are going to recommend what they can do to fix you in America. Leaving the country gives you more options and American doctors aren't usually so willing to send us overseas along with our monies.
You can't get more than one level ADR here so most doctor's here are going to probably tell you to do a fusion simply because that's all they can do.
Sometimes, fusion is the answer but you want to know that it's the right thing for you and it's not just recommended because that's all that is approved here.
I would also recommend that you contact two different doctor's outside of the country.
That way, you'll have two opinions to way against each other from doctor's who can do a triple ADR if that's what you need.
Some charge for a consultation with you, but it is money well spent.
You're on the right road, getting on the internet to research.
Take matters into your hands and read, make a list of questions and pick a few doctors to consult with. Listen to your gut.
Hope that helps.
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