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05-30-2009, 10:16 AM
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Mark,
Get some different opinions and then you will just have to weigh your options. Sorry, that it looks like you need surgery. Keep in mind, that there are different exclusions and inclusions for ADR. Also that, i think doctors in Germany will operate on patients that surgeons here might not. Each surgeon has his/her preference for surgeries. Do not be surprised that you may get varying opinons. Do not get discouraged. Do your homework. Remember we support you on here and I wish you luck. Will be prayin' for you. Kimmers
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hurt back lifting, herniated disc at L4/L5. DDD 
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06-03-2009, 08:33 AM
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Stenum Hospital now has my MRI's / etc. Now the waiting begins. I work rotating shiftwork so I am NOW at home from work. Last nite I thought I was going to have to go home again as the neck pain / headaches did not seem to want to go away. Believe it or not, three advil did the trick (after about 2 hours).
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Mark July 2009: Two level ADR performed at Stenum Hospital in Germany. Spinal Kinetics M6 - Dr. Ritter Lang March 2011: Removal of previous M6 due to auto-fusing over implants. Fusion at C5-7 and new M6 ADRs at C4-5 and C7-T1 with Dr. Clavel January 2013: Lumbar surgery with M6-L at L3-5 and single level BalanC at L2-3 with Dr. Clavel 
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06-08-2009, 10:09 PM
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I was approved today for two disc ADR at Stenum Hospital. I still have alot of thinking to do , but not alot of time. I would love to hear from some recent Stenum patients. thanks. Mark
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Mark July 2009: Two level ADR performed at Stenum Hospital in Germany. Spinal Kinetics M6 - Dr. Ritter Lang March 2011: Removal of previous M6 due to auto-fusing over implants. Fusion at C5-7 and new M6 ADRs at C4-5 and C7-T1 with Dr. Clavel January 2013: Lumbar surgery with M6-L at L3-5 and single level BalanC at L2-3 with Dr. Clavel
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06-09-2009, 09:39 AM
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Mark,
I am a recent patient at Stenum. I can't say enough about the care I received there. The surgeon was top notch. I met a few cervical patients while there and all seemed to have successful outcomes. There is a patient that went ove on May 15th that had a 2 level done. If it's okay with him (and you), I can get you in touch with him. That way you can have a firsthand account of his experience. Good luck, Bob
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04/06 L5/S1 Rupture 05/06 MRI shows DDD @ L2-S1 06/06 Diskectomy/ Laminotomy L5/S1 04/07 Recurrent Disc L5/S1 4 Ortho and 1 Neuro Surgeon, 5 MRIs, 1 EGM, 1 Myleogram & 11 EDIs later: 03/27/09 L4/5 & L5/S1 Maverick disc at Stenum
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06-09-2009, 02:08 PM
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thank you so much. I appreciated that. It looks like surgery will more than likely be July 10th.
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Mark July 2009: Two level ADR performed at Stenum Hospital in Germany. Spinal Kinetics M6 - Dr. Ritter Lang March 2011: Removal of previous M6 due to auto-fusing over implants. Fusion at C5-7 and new M6 ADRs at C4-5 and C7-T1 with Dr. Clavel January 2013: Lumbar surgery with M6-L at L3-5 and single level BalanC at L2-3 with Dr. Clavel
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06-13-2009, 09:00 AM
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July 10th is the confirmed surgery date for Germany. We just bought our plane tickets. Kinda scary to think about, but Sue Hart from the Stenum Hospital gave me quite a few references. Many of them emailed, two of them called me and talked for quite awhile. That was wonderful.. very encouraging. The thing I have learned from all this is - Do your homework!! Not everything that you read on the internet is true. There are many people out there to provide awesome testimonials and support. The ultimate decision maker in all this is you so be prepared. I feel very comfortable with the decision to go to Germany and I am praying that all will be well. Mark
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Mark July 2009: Two level ADR performed at Stenum Hospital in Germany. Spinal Kinetics M6 - Dr. Ritter Lang March 2011: Removal of previous M6 due to auto-fusing over implants. Fusion at C5-7 and new M6 ADRs at C4-5 and C7-T1 with Dr. Clavel January 2013: Lumbar surgery with M6-L at L3-5 and single level BalanC at L2-3 with Dr. Clavel
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