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Hi my name is Paul J...
I will soon be entering the Kineflex Study in Reno with Dr. Rappaport. I have DDD at L5 S1 and have been enduring the pain since 2000. I have not been fused as I await the ADR surgery since the doctors said, "To hold on and wait." I hope it's all worth it since my life has been topsy-tervy since it all began. I did have a failed disectomy in 2001 with no relief at all. My question is for anyone out there who has participated in this clinical study: What did you think, how was your outcome? I appreciate all input since my major snafu was the insurance companies would not cover this procedure and Spinal Motion will pick up the tab for 2 years. I had no luck with Cigna and find it overly frustrating that I still await a decision on a 3rd appeal. |
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Hi Paul,
Welcome to the world of information and support. Paul and I are neighbors he lives down the hill from me. I am so glad to see you here and headed off on the road to getting yourself fixed. I'm sure there will be many more to follow. But I will be your biggest cheerleader.
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Paulette ProDisc L5-S1 W/Dr Delamarter Aug 23, 2005 L5-S1 DDD Diagnosis 12/04 T-12 Compression Fracture 10/04 C-7 Spines Process Fracture 5/99 http://prodisc2.blogspot.com/ You are my Rock God in you I can do anything |
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Hi Paul,
we have had some members with the Kineflex prosthesis. Try using the search facility at the top right-hand side and no doubt you'll be able to talk to them about how they're getting on. (dead link deleted) Best, Alastair
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ADR Munich 26th July 2002 L5/S1. Aged 82 now Your best asset is your health My story is here http://www.adrsupport.org/alastair.html Thank goodness for Dr Zeegers I am painfree I am here to help,I live in the UK I now run the UK spine site and can be contacted at www.adrsupportuk.com/ |
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Hi Paul,
I am part of the Kineflex study and received a Kineflex disc at L5-S1 in July 2005. My surgery was a complete success. I am totally pain-free and take no meds and I can do almost anything I choose. Feel free to email me any specific questions you may have. |
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