What is Degenerative Disc Disease

Degeneration of the intervertebral disc, which is often called "degenerative disc disease" (DDD) of the spine,DDD is in fact a condition that can be painful and can greatly affect ...

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For those that dont know,I have been fighting with my insurance company for a month now about the surgery I need.

A 2 level lumbar fusion with instramentation...well the insurance company wanted to see instability in my flex X-rays before they will authorise it.....My x-rays show instability...so my surgery is on the 28th of this month...YEA!!!!

Any advice on what to do to my house?? Or any advice??
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Reply #1 - 07/17/08  7:48pm
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Im going to discuss with My neurologist about the fusion I need. Just a level 1, which I read is the most successful. Hope You do well with Yours. "
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