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Old 10-06-2006, 10:15 AM
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Speaking of off-label here's a winner.

Saw Regan today for f/u and he's suggesting fusion at L5-S1 b/c of too much damage and an ADR at L4-5 (and maybe another level, pending discogram).

I was told that a one-level fusion and one level ADR can be denied in toto by an insurance company b/c that is consided an "off-label" use (the combo procedure which is rather new here). Imagine, being denied for a traditional fusion. Just go back. Dr. B. is looking better and I must self-medicate.
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Severe, extensive DDD, considered inoperable by Dr. Regan, Lauressen, & some guy at UCLA. Severe foraminal stenosis (guess they can't operate!) and some spinal cord compression that Lauryssen would fix if gets outta hand.
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