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Old 01-03-2019, 10:42 AM
Robb235 Robb235 is offline
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So the MRI images I posted were from 12/20, and yesterday (1/2) I had my follow up with the local orthopedic surgeon. She basically told me what I already could see for myself on the MRI and the report. That I had a large central extrusion of the L5-S1 disc. She said there was such little disc material left between the vertebrae that I will likely need a fusion. They are going to call me in the next couple days to schedule an injection.

In the mean time, I've reached out to Dr. Roger Frankel's office at Atlanta Brain & Spine center. They are in-network with Tricare. I'm trying to setup an appointment with them.

I've also reached out to Texas Back Institute in Plano, TX. They are out-of-network with Tricare, but I want to see what the cost would be to me to have them do the surgery. I would be responsible for 20% of the cost, while Tricare would pickup the other 80%. I have sent them my MRI and radiology report, and am waiting to hear back from them.
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2 August 2017 - Herniated L5/S1 while doing sprints (at age 30)
20 December 2018 - MRI revealed massive L5/S1 extrusion
5 March 2019 - ActivL ADR at Texas Back with Dr. Blumenthal (at age 31)
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