ADR is artificial disc replacement, and as I said, there are a limited number of doctors that are qualified to do the procedure. What they do is remove the damaged disc, and put in a new artificial disc that functions much like the original one. When they put the new disc(s) in, it aligns the spine to it's correct position, therefore un-pinching the nerves. I'd call Medicare, and Tricare to get a list of their neurosurgeon and/or orthopedic surgeon practitioners, and call them to see if any of them does the procedure, then get an appointment. Talk to your primary care physician about it. They may be able to recommend one. Even if Medicare or Tricare won't pay for the entire thing, they will usually pick up the tests, hospital or surgical center bill, anesthesia, etc., so it could be within your means to pay the remaining cost(s). My daughter's insurance wouldn't pay for it to be done in the hospital, but paid for it to be done at a surgical center, which was much cheaper, and just as good.
