ProDisc L
Otto,
I am in a similar situation and am working with Dr. Don Kovalsky the Orthopedic Center of Southern Illinois, located in Mount Vernon Ill. This doc was one of the principal investigators during the Prodisc clinical trials. My wife and I have met with him and I have surgory scheduled in June. My advise to you is check with your insurance company before traveling down the path to far. You may find resistance with this procedure.
Sincerely,
Bogiewan
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1992 injured lumbar region dx pulled muscles, yet never healed
Met with numerous docs for 10 years, ended with dx Ankylosing Spondylitis
Treated for AS 8 years, Cleveland Clinic debunked AS
Did mri to verify DDD L4-L5 and herniations at L5-S1, C6-C7, T2-T3, & T3-T4 numerous Schmorl’s nodes in Thoracic
Fusion of C6-C7 Oct 2010
Current – Trying for hybrid of Fusion at L4-L5 with Prodisc L5-S1 BCBS Anthem Denied!
Aetna Approved!!!!!
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