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Hello All, I am looking for research articles that speak to the success of ADR over fusions and other alternatives. I will be submitting these articles with my appeal to the insurance company. Thank you
Ken
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Diagnosed with DDD, L4/L5 fused in 2002. Been told I need 2 maybe three level ADR 2-Level Pro- Disc by Dr. Bertagnoli, Straubing, Germany 06-07-06 |
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on this forum somewhere there are links to fda clinial trials of prodisc that reflect what you r looking for. very impressive info stats in the 92% tile. chuck
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ddd 1990 2003 mri,xrays,shots,emg 2004 discogram ouch pos l4 l5 facet block neg lost all appeals BCBS 5 months of that 3 surgeons later surgery with dr. bertagnoli aug 2nd 2006 in Bogen Germany Successfully ProDisc-L L-4 L-5 |
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47 years old Surgery: 14-NOV-2006; Straubing, Germany (Dr. B.) L4-S1: Prodisc |
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Thanks Chuck and David, it's a study in frustration to fight BCBS but I am living proof that fusion is not always the best option. Thanks again
Ken
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Diagnosed with DDD, L4/L5 fused in 2002. Been told I need 2 maybe three level ADR 2-Level Pro- Disc by Dr. Bertagnoli, Straubing, Germany 06-07-06 |
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Ken, let's catch up -- you have my number. As you may recall, I am a former Blue Corpse Blue Sled member who successfully appealed and won coverage in the state of Mass. for ADR.
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"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 |
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Wow! More power to you. I have BCBS of NY and I've been told by an insider that they are adamnant against paying for ADRs. But you see, there's always a way. Fingers crossed - Allan
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Severe, extensive DDD, considered inoperable by Dr. Regan, Lauressen, & some guy at UCLA. Severe foraminal stenosis (guess they can't operate!) and some spinal cord compression that Lauryssen would fix if gets outta hand. |
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