do the discogram and also test the facet joints. look for minor or moderate facet wear. If it's moderate or more I would really hesitate pursuing ADR. Make sure to get a lumbar MRI.
the SI joint is located here;
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1/2006 DDD L5/S1
Prodisc St. Mary's 12/2006 not diagnosed properly pre-op and now have DDD L4/L5, facet calcification L5-S1/L4-L5, mild scoliosis and left knee pain. DDD: C3 through C6
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