I am a new lumbar hybrid... 4 weeks post op - so far so good. Would be happy to talk with you. I had facet damage at L5-S1 too severe for an ADR at that level. On the other end of the spectrum, I have mild DDD at several levels above my operative site too severe for a standard fusion (in my opinion). I feared I would have deteriorated right up my spine with a fusion - which is all my insurance would pay for. So.... overseas I went for a hybrid out of pocket. It cost what a new car would, and a much better investment in my opinion!
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Joey Sue - 50 years old
9/28/2011: Hybrid STALIF TT interbody fusion at L5-S1 and M6-L ADR L4-5 with Nick Boeree, UK - forever grateful to you Nick! Still doing great.
Prior to the fix: Severe DDD L4-5 and L5-S1 with moderate facet degen at L5-S1, but only mild facet degeneration at L4-5.
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