(1) One eminent spine surgeon told me that I am not a candidate for a two-level fusion. He didn't say it's b/c of my DDD but that's my guess. If correct, does this make sense?
(2) The reason I ask is b/c my MRI and CT scan (with dye) indicate "moderate" facet damage and the thought of an ADR at such levels frankly gives me the creeps - even if my forthcoming facet injections do not cause relief, is there some cause for concern - regardless?
I suspect the answer to (2) is anyone's guess.
Best - Allan
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Severe, extensive DDD, considered inoperable by Dr. Regan, Lauressen, & some guy at UCLA. Severe foraminal stenosis (guess they can't operate!) and some spinal cord compression that Lauryssen would fix if gets outta hand.
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