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Reply With QuotePhil, I can't help you on the data; but wanted to say I'm impressed with your persistence and drive in fighting for what is right for your body. Good Job!
This is a discussion on ADR Market Data Needed within the Artificial Disc Replacement forums, part of the Spine Surgery Support category; I am looking for ADR market data to use in my appeal, such as; # cervical discs sold by year ...
ADR Market Data Needed I am looking for ADR market data to use in my appeal, such as;
# cervical discs sold by year (last several years)
# cervical discs projected by year (next several years)
Same thing for lumbar, although this is not as important, since my appeal will be for cervical.
I have read market reports like this in my past when I worked for a startup company and we needed the data for business plans. Typically, these reports cost $2,000 and up. I am obviously not going to pay two grand for the data. All I need is the specific summary numbers above. If someone has access to this data, please PM me. I am not asking for an illegal copy of a report, just a few numbers. Sometimes, you can find the numbers in annual reports or other industry newsletters, but I have not found any yet.
Sorry, I've been off the radar recently. I'm buried in research and writing for my insurance battle. The body still hurts, but I'm making it OK. I should be able to come up for air soon.
Thanks,
Phil
Diagnosis: C4/C5 bulge, central/foraminal stenosis, spurs; C5/C6 bulge, central/foraminal stenosis, spurs; C6/C7 large posterior lateral disc and osteophyte complex; significant stenosis of the left foramen and lateral recess
Former Symptoms: left and right scapula/axillary/arm pain, pressure, numbness, intermittent right arm/facial numbness, intermittent right hearing loss, left leg and foot numbness, pressure and tingling
Surgery: 3 Level M6C ADR by Nick Boeree
Re: ADR Market Data Needed Phil, I can't help you on the data; but wanted to say I'm impressed with your persistence and drive in fighting for what is right for your body. Good Job!
31 years old- 1/06- In wreck with 18 wheeler at 25 years old; 6/06- Head on collision on Interstate, both wrecks other drivers fault. Numerous MRI's, PT, chiropractic, acupuncture, TENS therapy, massage therapy, facet injections, epidural injections, Nerve study, Discogram, confirms pain in L4/5, IDET, decompression, Bi-lateral neurotomy L3/4/5, denied by insurance twice, in Active L clinical trial, had surgery March 17, 2009 in Miami, FL- received Active L disc at 29 years old. Pain and medication free as of October 2010!Mommy to Emma- 8 years, Ava- 6 years & had baby Eli after ADR, via c-section on March 25, 2011, completely pain free still!
Re: ADR Market Data Needed I received a couple of market numbers everyone may be interested in.
Total Annual Cervical Artificial Disc Sales in the U.K. and Germany (currently)
U.K. - 1,600 units
Germany - 8,500 units
I'll share more numbers as I am able to obtain them.
Phil
Diagnosis: C4/C5 bulge, central/foraminal stenosis, spurs; C5/C6 bulge, central/foraminal stenosis, spurs; C6/C7 large posterior lateral disc and osteophyte complex; significant stenosis of the left foramen and lateral recess
Former Symptoms: left and right scapula/axillary/arm pain, pressure, numbness, intermittent right arm/facial numbness, intermittent right hearing loss, left leg and foot numbness, pressure and tingling
Surgery: 3 Level M6C ADR by Nick Boeree
Re: ADR Market Data Needed The best I could come up with was Croatia - 1. Probably not a good example for insurance purposes though....
Seriously though, I had a pre-approval from Aetna then had to fight tooth and nail to get some reimbursement and it's ongoing after 1 1/2 years. Beware of a "conditional" approval. It leaves a door open to deny coverage.
Good luck Phil. I hope you succeed. You've worked hard on this.
Bob
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 discs at Stenum (www.dr-ritter-lang.com)
11/9/11 C6/7 Herniation with Nerve Impingement. Another journey begins.
Re: ADR Market Data Needed Here's an excellent 2009 report with market volume, sales and ASP (average sales price) projections for artificial discs and other spinal procedures. It included the information I needed for my appeal. I have not been able to locate the 2010 report yet, so I'm issuing other internet sleuths like myself a challenge to see if you can find it!
Phil
http://www.pmcf.com/pmcf/documents/s...oklet-2009.pdf
Diagnosis: C4/C5 bulge, central/foraminal stenosis, spurs; C5/C6 bulge, central/foraminal stenosis, spurs; C6/C7 large posterior lateral disc and osteophyte complex; significant stenosis of the left foramen and lateral recess
Former Symptoms: left and right scapula/axillary/arm pain, pressure, numbness, intermittent right arm/facial numbness, intermittent right hearing loss, left leg and foot numbness, pressure and tingling
Surgery: 3 Level M6C ADR by Nick Boeree
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