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Originally Posted by jss
Ken,
Yale says ALIF at S1 through L4 and ADR at L3/L4. Clavel says BalanC fusion at S1-L4(?) with rods supporting an otherwise untreated L3/L4? If I have correctly interpreted your posts, the prescribed treatments, though not identical, look pretty similar. This is the first I've heard of BalanC, and I can't find anything on it with google. It will be interesting to see what prescription the Germans come back with. I hope you hear from them soon.
Merry Christmas and good luck, Jeff
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Hello Jeff, Dr. Clavel suggested BalanC fusion at L5-L4 with the flexible/stablizer level at L3-L4. He thought S1-L5 looked ok. It looks to me like I need more than straightening out at L3-L4 there are areas seen in CT that concern me with S1-L5.. This is why after hearing his initial proposed fix, I would like to talk with him. I have a bunch of questions.
Have a good one, I'll update, Ken
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-Started competitive Cycling in '89
-Ti Cage Fusion @C6-C7 in '02,
-Bad snowboard accident in '04.
-'04-07 picked up cycling training and racing frequency
-upgraded to Semi-Pro MTB in '07
-Got hit by car from behind while on training ride in '07... Herniated C5-C6
-Got Prodisc-C in '08 @C5-C6
-Back to Racing in '10-'11, Raced Elite/Pro classes...
-2012 Major issues lower lumbar from wreck in '04...
-Dealing S1-L3 DDD.
-Pain,Limited activities, loosing sleep
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