I have heard this from Kaiser Surgeons over the last few years.
In May 2006, I was told that Kaiser was "referring people to outside Dr's for Lumbar ADR, not for cervical yet".
In March 2007, I was told that Kaiser Oakland had just done their first cervical ADR in February 2007.
So, I would think they would have done several Lumbar ADRs by the time they got around to doing cervical. I don't know which device they are using or which of their surgeons has the most experience.
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Jessica 39 yrs old
10/2005 MVA C5-C6 herniation w/ cord impingement/displacement Unable to work full time.
July 31, 2006 Surgery successfully completed Prodisc-C C5/C6 on in Straubing, Germany by Dr. Bertagnoli. Able to work full time since 1 month post op, but some pain remains.
10/2008 3 surgeons confirm C6/C7 needs ADR and always has.
Has anyone had a second ADR surgery on an adjacent level?
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