MM,
Another thing I forgot to mention, again in my layperson's opinion, is if you go with Clavel and get your upper segments fused, it seems to me you'd want at least one ADR below the fused segments to provide support for the newly fused column, especially if its already degnerated down there.
Does that make sense?
Anyway, its just an impression. I don't have the knowledge to give, but if it were my neck I'd at least ask about it.
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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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