Waiting on second MRI/X ray report. Hopefully will come later today, but I already know. It 'feels' like my L5/S1 has totally collapsed in there. I'm feeling micro-movements, bone on bone. And I'm not looking forward to Kaiser's approach to my problem. I can already here the cliches.
So.... I know this is subjective, but would like to have like a field poll or something for the folks here, and I know I'm going to get a ton of different answers, but I am sending all my paperwork and MRI stuff out to 1) Clavel 2) Bierstadt 3) Zeegers and 4) TBI.
Would anyone like to rank those in terms of which they feel is the best to worst?(with explanations if possible, but not necessary) It would really help me.
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Weightlifter since 12 years old, now mid-40's and figuring out this wasn't such a good idea.
Chronic back pain started in 2010 while shrugging weights that a 40 yr. old shouldn't even try.
MRI in 2012 showing L4/L5, L5/S1 herniations and L2/L3 bulge.
L5/S1 taking on new shape, chronic sciatica, etc.
DEXA bone scan performed 5/7/14 showing mild osteopenia.
Surgery performed July 9th, 2014, Dr Clavel, hybrid three level lumbar.
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