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I’m just now in the process of getting ready to go to Germany for my back surgery. Tim has been wonderful helping me make this happen. I agree, both the United States and Canada are way behind in this type of surgery. I’m so happy for you and your husband! I’m 64 years old and I still have a lot of things I want to do in this life. I’m going to need multi level back surgery to be able to do those things. Thanks for posting this! -Paul

Great to see this video, I have just sent my evaluation to Dr. Bertagnoli I think 3 maybe my lucky lumbar. Thanks for posting.

Awesome ! Too bad it couldn't have been done here in the US.

Dr. Bertagnoli patient here. In 2007 he fitted the ProDisc-L @ my L4-L5 Level, and I couldn't be more pleased. Here I am 12+ years post-op, and can honestly say ADR surgery saved my life. After literally 2+ years of pain and TWO failed discectomy surgeries, I woke up pain free following the procedure. Extremely pleased with the results, and should probably get a 10+ year Xray sent to you guys!

Kindra, it has been 7 years now since you did this video and had the surgery, so how do you feel now? are you pain free in your back legs? what symptoms did you have before the surgery? and what do you have now 10 years after the surgery? Thank you deeply if you answer my much needed questions..

is that possible for for s1 l5 l4 ?

my back is fused 4 vertebra ,i need this surgey asap

how much was the cost?

This woman was my neighbor in the hospital in Germany. I had a 3 level ADR in my neck hours after her surgery. She has done really well and so have I. We are now nearly 4 years out from surgery and are healthy, active people. What a gift this surgery was!!

Professor Doctor Rudolf Bertagnoli

Germany is the way to go. Prof. Dr. Bertagnoli did my surgery and I would recommend him.

you have a beautiful smile , keep smiling and i wish you all the best for ur health :-)

Truly the best thing to do is contact Prof. Bertagnoli for an evaluation at his website dr-bertagnoli

Truly the best thing to do is contact Prof. Bertagnoli for an evaluation

Super! Hope you go to Prof. Dr. Bertagnoli and not a lesser surgeon. The right surgeon is the key to success.

Contact page on dr-bertagnoli to contact Dr. Bertagnoli. Prodisc-L. Costs vary on levels and difficulty.

Glad you're improved. My Aunt had fusion at two lower lumbar levels in august of 2007 and it's been one problem after another. Her fusion has now caused complications in her upper lumbar requiring more surgery this summer. It's been difficult. Be thankful for your good fortune!

Good luck.

Thank you for your testimony, I am going to have this procedure on June 9, 2010. I have only seen one person complaining and would not recommend this surgery (out of the countless videos that I have seen) Once again thank you...you look great!

@tvicknair thank you for your prompt answer but I'm still wondering how much this surgery cost. I'm sure a lot of people have the same question.

@jairodxseven Dr. Bertagnoli will do the lumbar version of the the spinal kinetics m6, but the patient chose the Prodisc-L, because it has a long history of success. Dr. Bertagnoli will also do the Acktiv-L disc. He has no contract with a single manufacturer, like Stenum does with the Spinalkinetics company.

correctionnnnnnnnn when you said you you ADR I would like to know which model you got ? how long the surgery last? thank you.

The orthesis (brace) is a safety device. In about 5% of the cases the ADR will migrate due to sudden patient movements. As a result of using the brace, Dr. B. has had no migrations due to sudden patient movements. Many of these movements and subsequent migrations occur during sleep. Better safe than sorry.

Prodisc-C. No screws, no metal-to-metal contact, therefore no metal ions in the blood or liver. The new Prodisc-C Nova is the latest, which is specifically designed for multi-level surgery, semi-constrained and off set keel design with virtually no MRI artifacts. Best wishes.

We are have success with third party administrators getting approval for payment.

Dear ricksands52, We are always sorry to hear of people in this insurance situation. I strongly urge you to return to Washington to have your neck treated, or apply to Medicaid in California or if you have funds come to Germany for treatment. If you have a spinal stenosis, you must seek treatment immediately, because a spinal stenosis can be life threatening. Tim

It is possible to repair them. Herniations are usually taken care of from the posterior approach, so I do not understand the concern over the lungs and heart. ADR is not done in the thoracic region for several reasons. So operations like an nucleoplasty or partial discectomy is the norm. If the disc is complete gone, may be something like a IPD can be used. I used European Medical Tourist to find the right doctor and hospital for me. They know the right people.

No, I did not go to Stenum, but the big advantage of Germany is that the doctors are so experienced with ADR surgery.

1. Stenum has far too many revisions (reoperations). 2. Many patients complain that Stenum doctors do not remove osteophytes during surgery, which causes problems later and is part of the standard procedure. 3. Many previous patients report surgery is like a factory line. There are more reasons, but I do not want to post them.

Kamikazze24, the entry wound through the abdomen takes about 3 weeks for the majority of healing, depending on the skill of the surgeon, your physical condition and age. It is uncomfortable, but if the surgery is properly done it is not a big deal.

for some reason i cannot see the messege.can you please leave me a private message?

It is possible to repair them. Herniations are usually taken care of from the posterior approach, so I do not understand the concern over the lungs and heart. ADR is not done in the thoracic region for several reasons. So operations like an nucleoplasty or partial discectomy is the norm. If the disc is complete gone, may be something like a IPD can be used. I used European Medical Tourist to find the right doctor and hospital for me. They know the right people.

artificial disc replacement due to degenerative disc disease, no accident or breakage.

i have to herniated discs in my middle back. T9 and T7. is it posssible to repair those two discs? i have heard that since they are so close to the heart and lungs that the replacement is not possible at this time. and also would you be kind to share with me the hospital you went to in germany and possibly the doctor and his staff.I would greatly appriciate that. thank you

Good luck.

No. I do not recommend Stenum.

Cervical artificial 17,500 EUR. Lumbar artificial disc 19,500.