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Old 07-02-2006, 09:33 AM
Ken (AKA-KP) Ken (AKA-KP) is offline
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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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Old 07-02-2006, 09:45 AM
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ken
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.
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surgery with dr. bertagnoli aug 2nd 2006 in Bogen Germany Successfully ProDisc-L L-4 L-5
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Old 07-02-2006, 10:05 AM
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Maybe you might find some of these helpful:

http://www.dhwaldron.net/adr/pdf/
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Old 07-03-2006, 04:55 AM
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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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Disc by Dr. Bertagnoli, Straubing, Germany 06-07-06
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Old 07-10-2006, 05:12 PM
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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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Old 07-11-2006, 10:58 PM
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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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