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Neurosurgeons performing disc replacement surgery @MAYO, Jacksonville
Spine Health | Last Active: Apr 27 9:43pm | Replies (34)Comment receiving replies
Thank you for your reply, I miss spoke. I'm looking at Artificial Cervical Disc Replacement (ACDR), not Anterior Cervical Disc Fusion (ACDF), yes Medicare will cover the fusion. I'm wanting the artificial disc, not another fusion.
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I just had five artifical discs implanted into my neck. I had this done in Germany who are the leaders in ADR. I live in Canada and they are approved for two cervical and two lumbar ADR 's ...as is the USA. I paid for it myself but I have read that some USA recipients did have theirs paid for by their American insurance plans. Germany has been doing this for 15 years and are cheaper than the states. If you are going that route, they are worth checking out. You can send your imaging etc. and receive a free consult. Then you can request a quote and you will have all the info you need to make a medical and financial decision and of course check with any private insurance provider you might have.
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@alexis7 where do you plan to get the artificial disc replacement surgery, if you were to have the surgery? which surgeon?
I have been researching and trying to find someone who specializes in that type of surgery in the USA. So far I didn't have much luck.