Prodisc Clinical Trials Scrutinized by Lawmaker
Prodisc Clinical Trials Scrutinized by Lawmaker | NewsInferno
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This is a discussion on ProDisc Fraud within the Artificial Disc Replacement forums, part of the Spine Surgery Support category; Originally Posted by mmarsh A Thank you for giving me things to think about. Because of your story, I'm very ...
mmarsh, I , in no ways think that you are making light of my situation. I am not much of a forum person and the whole idea for getting my sore a.. here was - the hope that telling my story might help some other people not to get into the similar situation, and not fall for the same propaganda and myths.
You know, if you are truly indicated for ADR and trust that your surgeon has the best possible solution for your situation according to the Hypocratic Law that he/she swore to, then it doesnt mean you will not benefit from ADR and will not get your whole life back. Many people have (many people here!).
I posted this post about my current situation in Aug "A Grave Error" with Prodisc Implantation in Germany
I have my bad days... I have better days... I will be posting an update soon.
...and thanks everyone for reading.
Good luck in a research and decision making !![]()
Healthy,no history of back pain 30y.o.
Nov25 04 minor Prolapse.
Mar.05 MRI DDD L4/L5, small protrusion.
June 05 IDET Dr.Yeung -> Worse
Sept.05 Microdiscect.@ AlphaKlinik, Germany
Oct.09 2006 Prodisc L4/5, Germany, Dr.Bertagnoli
1 year bed ridden 23/24 AFTER ADR.
Official investigation report from MDK Deutschland found the Prodisc surgery grossly contraindicated by multiple factors.
Oct.11 07 Revision of Prodisc to Fusion with posterior instrumentation by Dr.J.R
My Story: Prodisc Dr.Bertagnoli
Prodisc Clinical Trials Scrutinized by Lawmaker
Prodisc Clinical Trials Scrutinized by Lawmaker | NewsInferno
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C4-5: Mild disc height loss with central annular fissure. Small broad-based left paracentral disc protrusion. Moderate central canal stenosis-the disc protrusion abuts and mildly flattens the left ventral surface of the spinal canal.
C5-6: Disc desiccation with mild height loss.Diffuse discosteophyte bulge anduncovertebral joint hypertrophy, moderate central canal stenosis- Severe neuroforaminal stenosis bilaterally, right greater than left
JK,
It took a while to find, but even a clearing house for potential class action suits follows up with the results of investigations.
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I hope you find an end to your neck pain soon. You've certainly been through the wringer.
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.
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