No, we haven't discussed an clinical trials yet. Maybe if my insurance balks at ADR but I'm hopeful that I'll get approved. One thing that may be in my favor is that my company is self-insured so they may have some say in the approval. Considering my level of current and planned responsibilities it's in their best interest to get me back as soon as possible. My job function is currently single-threaded so missing me could hurt. ADR patients seem to return to work a good bit sooner than ACDF and I may be able to work from home at least part time very quickly.
I cringe to think how quickly I'd get bored with my PS3 and Wii games  .
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DDD C5/6. Incorrectly diagnosed as tension headaches in September 1997.
Nearly continuous headache since.
Began having pain in wrists in 2000, believed it was onset of carpal tunnel.
In 2005 pain began getting worse.
Diagnosed as DDD in July 2007.
Surgery recommended after 6weeks of PT made the pain worse.
ADR scheduled for Jan 26, 2009. Rescheduled for August 5!
Bryan disc finally FDA approved, and just in time too.
Neck was all jacked up and had to be fused unfortunately.
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