Need Input
Hi Everyone,
I have updated my signature with the new diagnosis of my ongoing back problems. I have investigated the possibility of having two more ADR's (mavericks) at L3/4 and L4/5 but my surgeon does not want to do it. His concern is that the facet joint degeneration is of such a nature that only a fusion at L4/5 is advisable. I realise that with the ADR I will have continued facet joint pain, but I feel that I will at least be able to avoid further muscle and nerve damage and will be able to avoid future surgery that is often a given with a fusion at that level.
I would appreciate any advise or input.
A friend is comtemplating having an "O-Mav" disc replacement. I don't know anything about this and would appreciate input.
Kind Regards
Sandra D
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2004 Fell and injured L3,L4,L5 fractured vertebra
2005 Sneezed and herniated L5/S1
2006 Maverick disc L5/S1 Surgery in South Africa
Initial relief but situation deteriorating
Updated Diagnosis - March 2010
Disc degeneration at L3/4 andL4/5
L5 Radicular Weakness
Left L4/5 foraminal disc
L4/5 Severe facet Joint disease
Bilateral sacroiliitis
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