I was going to get an ADR at the L5-S1 level but decided at the last minute not to. Dr. Techy who was the other surgeon who assisted Dr. Pettine urged me to not do the ADR. He recommended the fusion based on all the symptoms I was having and stated if I went ahead with the ADR those symptoms would remain. I am so glad I had the fusion. The Charlie horses in my legs and spasms in my feet are gone. Just a memory that I would love to forget.
I have a friend who went to Dr. Clavel and got the M6 at the L5-S1 and now needs to return back to Spain to get a fusion at the end of this month. It just confirms to me that I did the right thing. You should way out all the odds and do the right thing for yourself. I also think you should look into a stem cell procedure. I think the two go well hand in hand.
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1998- Injured neck and back in USAF
2011 - Started experiencing Severe Symptoms, Migranes, numbness, spasms in legs and feet and sciatica.
Feb 2014 - Received upper Lumbar Injection - Severe Allergy to injection
Mar 2014 - MRI of Cervical and Lumbar, protruding disc in C3-7, Herniated Disc in L5/S1, placed on STD and FMLA )
July 2014 - Stem Cell Procedure performed
Oct 20, 2014 - ADR (MOBI-C) at C5-7 and Anterior Fusion at L5/S1 by Dr. Pettine and Dr. Techy
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