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Nine Years on post ADR

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  1. 06-08-2011, 02:49 PM #1
    Alastair
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    Default Nine Years on post ADR

    Folks,
    I don't get here often, because I've got my own UK spine website to run.
    I just want to tell everyone that on the 26th of this month I had ADR 9 years ago and don't regret a minute of it.

    The first 12 months was recovery and had its difficult moments, if you're going to undergo the surgery you need courage.

    I know I am a few days ahead of myself – – – I wish all the patients here and the administrators the very best of luck and good fortune in the future.
    Best wishes to everybody
    Alastair
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  2. 06-08-2011, 03:20 PM #2
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    Default Re: Nine Years on post ADR

    Hi Alastiar

    Thanks for posting It has been too long come visit more often.

    I tried to join your website and never heard back but I lurk there often.

    Gil
    L5-S1 lam 1994
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    L5-S1 bilaterial neural foraminal narrowing with inferior effacement.
    L2-L3 Right-sided neural foraminal narrowing
    L3-L4 related to posterolateral hypertrophic spurs and facet hypertrophy.
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  3. 11-10-2011, 11:35 AM #3
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    Default Re: Nine Years on post ADR

    Can you give us for info. what disc you used, surgeon, and the load you put on your new disc daily?
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    Default Re: Nine Years on post ADR

    Quote Originally Posted by Dr_sciatica View Post
    Can you give us for info. what disc you used, surgeon, and the load you put on your new disc daily?
    Alastair had a Charite implanted at L5/S1 by Dr. Zeegers in 2002 (if I remember the year correctly). Alastair is 75 years old and is retired. He's a dear friend and a great guy.

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    • 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
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