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Old 04-30-2013, 11:25 PM
Kirisuchina Kirisuchina is offline
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Default Needed: Osteoporosis specialist or ADR doctor recommendation in Dubai or??

I think I am going to be turned down for ADR because of my osteoporosis. I need to find a reputable, experienced doctor to talk over alternative treatment. I am in Azerbaijan so no hope here. Dubai is the most convenient place but could consider London or elsewhere in Europe. Thank you for suggestions!

Also, I will be moving to Penang, Malaysia in August--any ideas there?
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Old 05-01-2013, 07:01 AM
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Kirisuchina,

There is a U.S. doctor named Carl Lauryssen who had experience with the M6 artificial disc. This is is known to be one of the best artificial discs that is available because it most closely mimics the real thing with its "shock absorber" quality. This disc is manufactured in Sunnyvale, California but does not have FDA approval. Dr. Lauryssen is based in California, but does much of his M6 work in Dubai. His website is Carl Lauryssen M.D. | spinal Neurosurgeon in Los Angeles | Beverly Hills . From reading these posts, I don't think osteoporosis is a major issue with ADR as long as the surgeon is aware of it. I've heard that they sometimes line the vertebrae with cement in patients like you. In some cases, the doctor might want the patient to be on an osteoporosis medication for a period of time before actually doing the surgery. I suggest you contact Dr. Lauryssen's office to find out when he is in Dubai. Furthermore, he may be working with other surgeons in Dubai who live there.

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Old 05-04-2013, 08:21 PM
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K,

This doctor was on my board, he's in Dubai:

Dr. Zbiggy J. Brodzinsky, MD
Dubai Bone & Joint Center
Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon
Specialization: Adult Spine & Trauma

And pls see this helpful topic on osteoporosis -- note the attached files in different topics:

http://www.adrsupport.org/forums/f51...porosis-10179/ (across four pages)
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