CindyLou & ESR,
Thanks so much for the responses. Unfortunately, I'm only 24 and have been with my company for under 2 years, so I don't think I'll have much going for me in that regard. I'm hoping if it does end up being their decision that I can somehow prove that ADR would end up being less costly in the long run. I'm figuring that with ACDF I would be likely to: (1) be out of work longer (they pay disability for more time), (2) require more PT, (3) be on medication longer, (4) require more surgery in 5 or 10 years. I wish I could somehow find out the exact cost comparison. Any idea how I could do that? If I contact the secretary at the Dr.'s office, is this something she could provide?
Thanks again for all the help.
~ Marissa
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25 y/o female
Pain in neck, shoulder, arm, hand since Spring '06
MRI showed herniated disc at C5-6, DDD at C6-7
Doctor has recommended one level ProDisc-C ADR
ProDisc-C March 18,2008
Felt good for a few months, now pain in right side of head, shoulder, neck, arm, hand
MRIs and CT Scan suggest problem with facet joints
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