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  1. 12-09-2010, 09:34 PM #1
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    This is my first post so, I wanted to write "Hello" to everyone. I am here looking for answers on double ADR that I may be getting on my lower back. I am not familiar with a lot of the tech terms so, this site will be a great educational resource.
    Thanks!
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    Default re: This is my first post...(Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement)

    Welcome Misty! Sorry you are facing a spine surgery, but this is definitely the place to be if you are. Here is a link to common acronyms/ abbreviations Common Spine Abbreviations / Acronyms There are a lot of great resources on here and lots of wonderful people who have dealt with spine issues or are dealing with spine issues. Everyone is super helpful and friendly, so ask any questions you may have, there is no such thing as a 'dumb question' when it comes to spine surgery. Best of Luck and nice to 'meet you',
    Kathy
    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!
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  3. 12-10-2010, 10:09 AM #3
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    Hi Misty,

    Welcome to the Spine Patient Society.

    There's a bunch of great, supportive Spine Patients that frequent our Forums, so you are in good company. What's going on with your lumbar spine?

    Justin Averna
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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.
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    Default Re: This is my first post...(Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement)

    Misty, Glad you found us. Hope we can be of service to you. Take care, Cindylou
    • January 2000 MVA passenger, used jaws of life to retrieve me, neck injury and months of PT
    • June 2001 Bicycle accident, 2 compression fractures at T12/L1, Vertebroplasty Sept. 2001
    • April 2006 right hip, labral tear and repair
    • April 2007 3 level ProDisc @ L3/4, L4/5 & L5/6✷ ✷Lumbosacral transitional vertebra; Dr. Rudolph Bertagnoli
    • July 2, 2008 ALIF & Laminectomy @ L6/S1
    • July 30, 2008 re-opened 28 days later to remove bone cement that had leaked onto S1 nerve root
    • August 2008 Pulmonary embolism, double pneumonia, collapsed left lung, re-hospitalized 1 week
    • March 10, 2009 Right SI Joint Fusion
    • April 27, 2010 2nd right hip arthroscopy to remove adhesions and release psoas muscle
    • September 30, 2010 lumbar facet rhizotomy
    • December 9, 2010 12 bilateral lumbar trigger point and steroid injections
    • December 23, 2010 12 more bilateral trigger point injections w/o steroid
    • February 15, 2011 ESI bilaterally in lower lumbar...relief only for few days. Considering 1 more.
    Did Spinal Cord Stimulator trial from 5/11/11-5/17/11 with excellent results; Spinal Cord Stimulator surgery is Monday,
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