|
|
|||||||
| The Big File All issues not easily categorized in the above forums are here. Comments on general health, diet, "getting comfortable," and more are here. |
 |
|
|
Thread Tools |
|
#1
05-22-2008, 02:10 PM
|
|||
|
|||
Hi, I am a newbie, living in Vancouver, Wa; I had my first appt with Dr. Delamarter, San Diego, last week as I have to know about DDD in 3 discs(C5-6, L4-5, and L5-S1). Our meeting went well, I feel he's honest, yet I would greatfully appreciate any help I could recieve from folks who have been treated by him. Also,does anyone know of neurosurgeons or othopedic surgeons who are skilled in ADR surgery in Portland, Oregon? Thanks, Dorothy
__________________
failed fusion C6-7(bone);bulge C5-6; DDD L4-5; L5-S1 bone on bone 
|
|
#2
05-22-2008, 04:57 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Dorothy, thanks for posting. There are many of Dr. D.s patients that have posted here, but I have not heard from too many in a while.
I'll chime back in soon. In the meantime, please insert a signature into your profile (per the welcome email) about your spinal history...a few short blurbs are fine: Go > Personal Zone > Profile > View/Edit Complete profile Thanks!
__________________
"Harrison" - info (at) adrsupport.org Fell on my ***winter 2003, Canceled fusion April 6 2004 Reborn June 25th, 2004, L5-S1 ADR Charite in Boston Founder & moderator of ADRSupport - 2004 Founder Arthroplasty Patient Foundation a 501(c)(3) - 2006 Creator & producer, Why Am I Still Sick? - 2012 Donate www.arthropatient.org/about/donate
|
|
#3
05-26-2008, 02:58 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Dr. D, in my opinion is the best ADR surgeon in the country. He graduated High school and College with a 4.0 gpa while playing football and operated on the King of Thailand's back last year.
__________________
_______________________ 8/2008 L2-S1 four level ProDisc surgery with Dr. James Yue @ Yale-New Haven hospital On the fast track to full recovery
|
|
#4
05-26-2008, 04:59 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Yeah -- but can he play football WHILE operating?
 Kidding of course. Somehow, he managed to perform quite a number of multi-level procedures in this country. And he seems to have a back office staff that is efficient with the initial insurance appeals -- something few spine surgeons have mastered in this country. I'll be curious how he may diagnose or comment on trigeminal neurolgias...
__________________
"Harrison" - info (at) adrsupport.org Fell on my ***winter 2003, Canceled fusion April 6 2004 Reborn June 25th, 2004, L5-S1 ADR Charite in Boston Founder & moderator of ADRSupport - 2004 Founder Arthroplasty Patient Foundation a 501(c)(3) - 2006 Creator & producer, Why Am I Still Sick? - 2012 Donate www.arthropatient.org/about/donate
|
|
#5
05-27-2008, 09:46 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Hi Dorothy,
I am one on Dr. D's patients. He is in Santa Monica. I had a double ADR L4-S1. I have had a very up and down recovery but I feel I received good care and can call when I have problems. I still have some sciatica and he has kept up with me and is trying to find out what is causing this at 6 months post op. I would go to him again if I needed to and his PA's always call me back. PM me for any other info. I do not know any surgeons in your area. Phylly
__________________
Cervical fusion C4-C6 2002 Fall on tailbone April 2005 Discogram concordant at L4-S1 2007 for back pain not leg pain Prodisc ADR surgery L4-L5-S1 November 2007 Decompression surgery L4-S1 for left sided sciatica July 2008 Continued back and leg pain, looking at possible fusion Removal of Prodiscs and L4-S1 fusion February 2009
|
|
| Bookmarks |
|
|
