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    Default Hello from ADR, in Boston--new member.

    C3/C4-Bulging Disc
    C4/C5-Large hernation with extruded material in lateral recess, with nerve compression.
    Post 2nd CESI
    ACDF (per neurosurgeon) or TDR (per me) in future.
    Hi Folks,
    I'm ADR, from Boston, and am very much looking forward to reading and sharing info with my fellow cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, friends.
    Bulging disc left side-C3/C4. Large right side herniation with extruded material compressing nerves & cord-C4/C5, multiple ostephytes and reduced disc height from C6 thru lower lumbar region--Degenerative Disc Disease.

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    * Stenum Hospital (Germany) Maverick disc implanted (10-19-07) L4-L5

    * To view my post-op video's click- http://www.youtube.com/ type ADR surgery into the space bar

    * Fusion of c5-c6 on (11-02-09) Boston, USA http://fusion-c5-c6.blogspot.com/
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    Hi ADR,

    Welcome to the Spine Patient Society.

    Good luck with your research, and if you need anything, don't hesitate to contact me.

    Justin Averna
    Founder & President, Spine Patient Society™
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    • 1994: Football Injury, Severe Hyperextension
    • 1997: Snow Skiing Injury
    • 3/7/1997: Laminotomy L4/L5
    • 1999 & 2003: Motor Vehicle Accidents (not at fault both times) --> Grade V Annular Tears L4/L5 & L5/L6
    • 11/15/2003: 2-Level ProDisc® L4/L5 & L5/L6*, *lumbosacral transitional vertebra --> Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli
    • 4/2008: 4.5 years pain-free before "new" leg pain
    • 5/14/2009: Dynamic Stabilization System L4/L5, Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli
    I'm here to help.
    Questions? Suggestions? Need help with registering, creating a signature, etc.?
    justin (at) spinepatientsociety.org


    Disclosure: I have no financial relationships with any surgeons, spine clinics, device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, etc. -- the SPS Board of Directors serve without compensation.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ADR View Post
    C3/C4-Bulging Disc
    C4/C5-Large hernation with extruded material in lateral recess, with nerve compression.
    Post 2nd CESI
    ACDF (per neurosurgeon) or TDR (per me) in future.
    Hey ADR,

    Did you end up having surgery? If so, I hope your recovery is going well.

    Justin Averna
    Founder & President, Spine Patient Society™
    www.SpinePatientSociety.org
    A 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Nonprofit & Charitable Organization


    • 1994: Football Injury, Severe Hyperextension
    • 1997: Snow Skiing Injury
    • 3/7/1997: Laminotomy L4/L5
    • 1999 & 2003: Motor Vehicle Accidents (not at fault both times) --> Grade V Annular Tears L4/L5 & L5/L6
    • 11/15/2003: 2-Level ProDisc® L4/L5 & L5/L6*, *lumbosacral transitional vertebra --> Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli
    • 4/2008: 4.5 years pain-free before "new" leg pain
    • 5/14/2009: Dynamic Stabilization System L4/L5, Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli
    I'm here to help.
    Questions? Suggestions? Need help with registering, creating a signature, etc.?
    justin (at) spinepatientsociety.org


    Disclosure: I have no financial relationships with any surgeons, spine clinics, device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, etc. -- the SPS Board of Directors serve without compensation.

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