Curt,
Condolences on being here, but welcome. I can tell you that the diagnosis looks pretty sound in that you have clear DDD from L2-S1. TBI wouldn't really be able to help too much as I think 4 prodiscs on top of one another would be asking for trouble, and you are too young for a fusion. I am not going to sugar coat it - you are a challenging case given your young age and the number of discs involved, but I will say that it would definitely be a good idea to talk with Dr. Clavel and other foreign surgeons about your options as I think you would definitely have some - don't despair.
Good luck,
-Jeff
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Lifelong history of back issues from a young age, spasms etc.
1995 - Weightlifting injury
1997 - Hip Injury
2009 - Trampoline injury (just bounced down on my butt)
2009-2011 Physiotherapy and medication, progress but no lasting pain relief
2010 - X-Ray DDD L5-S1, L4-L5, L4-L3
2010 - MRI Herniation L5-S1, Bulges L4-L5, L4-L3
2011 - Epidurals - No relief
2012 - Facet Injections - No relief
2012 - Discogram TBI - positive L3-S1
L3-S1 ADR M6-L w Clavel 11/28/2012
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