FutureRobot,
From what I researched and from my Ortho surgeon, they would not do any form of discectomy due to the tear and the annulus pulposus leakage. It has an almost 90% change of re-herniation. I do have nerve compression causing leg and back pain 24 hours a day.
Maybe it's time to get a 3rd opinion on more conservative forms of therapy.
Thanks,
Jim
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8 mm A-P herniation with annular tear at L4/L5
Initial Injury 2004
Chiro, 14+ Epidural Injections, PT
ADR insurance appeal won in 2013, delayed surgery
2016 pain is now affecting quality of life. Contemplating ADR surgery again.
2016 delayed surgery again due to successful pain management with meds.
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