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Cervical Disc Replacements instead of more fusions
Spine Health | Last Active: May 26, 2023 | Replies (18)Comment receiving replies
My friend went to Germany decades ago for a ADR of L5-S1, I think was a Prodisc something. May I ask which medical tourism company you used? Medicare won't pay for ADR yet and I've been told I need C5-7 fused. I had L4-5 fuse 3 yrs ago and the pain is back worse. I'm now getting a Spinal Cord Simulator, 3 neurosurgeons said surgery wouldn't help. I really need a spine transplant but....
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The discs have evolved over the years, each version being better than the last. I live in Canada. The cost was entirely mine. According to the testimonials I have read, some insurance companies in the USA do pay for artificial discs. The USA is known for its exorbitant medical costs and although they are approved to perform 2 level artificial disc replacement surgeries of the cervical and lumbar areas, it's probably much cheaper in Germany.