Good point Jim...Laura?
One issue I've brought up so frequently involves the ambiguity of the cause of DDD. In my case the rate of degeneration was pronounced and rapid, due in part to what was likely Lyme disease.
My L5-S1 deteriorated rapidly over one year. I was literally deflating to the point of autofusion; but somehow managed the pain and delayed the surgery. The degenerative process is poorly documented and elucidated for us patients, but I am pretty sure this will change dramatically over the ten years -- finally!
Kurt, there are lots of fusion topics in the Spinal Roundtable and post-op forums.
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