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Old 12-16-2006, 08:17 AM
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I'd be smarter to do it in Europe by a much more qualified surgeon.
There are many, many qualified doctors here in the U.S. you can and should consult with regarding your condition. I consulted with docs from around the U.S. and Germany before my procedure, but I was delighted to find the docs at the Boston Spine Group started doing the Charite’ in 1999. That’s where I had my bionic back installed!

Regarding costs, ADR in the US seems to be coming in between $30,000 - $40,000 for a one-level lumbar procedure. And slowly but surely, some insurance companies are paying. And there are some new appeal support services becoming available too.

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