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Old 01-21-2013, 08:17 AM
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The surgeons I have talked to are all TOTALLY against adr's. One told me he would pay me not to have adr surgery. 2 told me, "if you have a compilation and need a revision you will most likely die."
This is an American myth. I asked Dr. Clavel if, down the line, the devices failed, could he take them out and implant new ones. I brought up this "life threatening" stuff I keep hearing. He said yes, he could totally do a revision. He said it's not an easy procedure, but it's also not super difficult.

And mind you, I am looking at three-six levels! So if he can revise that many, he surely could do one if necessary.
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Multiple traumas to spine starting age 13.
1st American to have 6 ADR's in one surgery. C3-4 - C/7, & L5-S1 - L3-4.
Surgery w/ Dr. Clavel, 3/18/13, M6.
Before surgery: severe spinal stenosis C5/C6 (cord "flattened" per stateside doc), + for Hoffman's & Babinsky's.
At time of surgery: 5 yrs MAX before ending up in wheelchair.
Clavel found L5-S1 partially fused. Had to cut it apart to put in M6.
Please excuse brevity - SEVERE carpel tunnel.
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