Hi Bob,
I think that the answer goes back to what we as human beings are comfortable with and surgeons are no different - they've had succesful outcomes with a particular procedure and are comfortable with that.
ADR is newer technology - just the last ten years here and many in the medical field many would like impartial data over a longer period. The fact that several large insurers are now covering it is important to me however I would have gone to Europe if that made sense.
BTW, radiology (and medecine is an art and a science) I have noticed that MRI reports and interpretation can vary.
As far as myelomacia, I beleive that's important - at least on whether to have surgery sooner or later.
I don't yet have myelomacia but the neck pain and joint mobility are getting worse so that now seems to be the right time.
Good Luck,
Mark
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History of Degenerative Disk Disease:
1983 Laminectomy L3/4 & L4/5
2015 Diagnosed with Cervical Myelopathy C3-C7
C4/5 & C5/6 are worst
C4/5 & C5/6 Mobi-C Surgery 2/1/17 with Dr. Vikas Patel
Still active, working out and cycling - want to stay that way!
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