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Originally Posted by Boxer78
I define success as no meds no restrictions no repeat surgeries etc. I havnt seen many of these maybe 2 tops. I've seen people w fusion who are back in the gym full tilt!! I also feel like this regaining of disc height causes huge problems. Gaining an inch of height suddenly is guaranteed to cause havoc and I can't figure out why these discs don't come in different heights etc. idk I'm rambling but I guess time will tell
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They do come in different heights and sizes. Also, I am trying to stretch my muscles as much as possible. My theory is that because we are so tight, and not bendy our muscles freak out because they can't move that far yet, even though it is the correct height.
I'll let you know how that works out.
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Multiple traumas to spine starting age 13.
1st American to have 6 ADR's in one surgery. C3-4 - C/7, & L5-S1 - L3-4.
Surgery w/ Dr. Clavel, 3/18/13, M6.
Before surgery: severe spinal stenosis C5/C6 (cord "flattened" per stateside doc), + for Hoffman's & Babinsky's.
At time of surgery: 5 yrs MAX before ending up in wheelchair.
Clavel found L5-S1 partially fused. Had to cut it apart to put in M6.
Please excuse brevity - SEVERE carpel tunnel.
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