Pam,

Is everything paid for? I didn't see on their site where it was spelled out. The doctors experience is more important then the cost. Most studies still want you to pay. They may throw in the disc, but likely not the whole surgery. At least the fall back is ADR and not fusion.

I like their qoute

"Currently, fusion surgery or the implantation of the Charit� artificial disc is the standard surgical treatment for chronic pain associated with degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine."

Everyone who is fighting with their insurance should referance this site to clue their ins. in on what is the standards are today.


Do your research.

Pat