Yes, I had to pay that diagnostic fee for Dr. Bertagnoli as well. Folks have differing opinions on Stenum, no doubt. Obviously, my choice would be Bertagnoli. I was scheduled for surgery at Stenum, but then changed my mind, as alot of the negative was surfacing a few years ago when I had my surgery. Dr. Bertagnoli is awesome. Definitely at the very top of the pecking order when it comes to multiple adr experience. I just told myself: I have one back, one shot. I have to get it right. Dr. B's name and reputation kept bubbling to the surface. My own stateside surgeon said that Dr. B was "the god of multi-level adr's." I jumped on board. Best of luck to you in your decision making!
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CindyLou
bicycle accident 6/19/01
2 compression fractures, T12, L1;
vertibroplasty @ above levels, 9/15/01
4/06 hip labral tear repair
4/07 Lumbar ProDisc replacement by Dr. B., 3 levels; L3-6
7/2/08 ALIF of L6-S1
7/30/08 Removed bone cement.
8/7/08 Diagnosed with pulmonary embolism, double pneumonia, collapsed left lung, pleurisy, pleural effusion.
3/10/09 right SI Joint Fusion; seeing light at end of tunnel, for first time in 8 years!!
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