BK, the degree of facet athrosis (arthritis) should be quantified -- staged -- especially at L5-S1. Advanced stages are always a contraindication -- at least in the U.S. and with many conservative Euro doctors.
To what do you attribute your spinal condition? Do you see it as reversible without surgery? It is possible if the DDD and disease is not too advanced. Stem cell, naturopathic, lifestyle changes...
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