New Intro Thoughts and Queries
Hi All
Great to have a support forum such as this.
I am 43 years old and always been physically active. In general good health.
I have suffered since 2016 with chronic low level back pain. I recently had an MRI, and the l4-l5 disc is degenerate, dehydrated and markedly narrowed with severe endplate irregularity and widespread type 1/2 modic changes on both sides. The disc has an annular bulge, with small marginal osteophytes; mild hypertrophy of facet joints. l5-ls1 moderate disc degeneration.
The pain i experience is manageable but constant. I feel bruised. Its worst in the morning and the sleeping position seems to put pressure on it. I have a lot of stiffness and am unable to do weight bearing activities without feeling it. I have tried all forms of exercise, stability training, as well as injections.
I am based in the UK, London. I am interested in ADR and comforted by the post outcomes I have read. Do any members know of expert surgeons based in London or the UK?
Are members aware if the endplate damage will prevent being a candidate for adr?
Thanks
Stephen
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