Not to confuse things, but I do want to share what I found out recently.
I had a consult with Dr. Serena Hu at UCSF. We discussed the two lumbar discs available for ADR. One is the Pro-disc, the other Charite. As a qualifier, she IS paid by the Pro-disc people so possibly her opinion is skewed, but it also made sense.
She said they found the Charite isn't as good at L5S1 because it's got TOO much movement in it, and tends to be "floppy" which caused problems in two level ADRs. I can see they are only recommending one level for you so that may make a huge difference. But for me, looking at two levels, thats what she said.
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3/96 injury, bending over to pick up book and felt a snap.
MRI's show DDD at L45 and L5S1, disc bulge at both levels.
Discogram and CT 1999: posterior annular tears at both levels.
TREATMENT: IDET, ESI's, Radiofrequency, Chiropractic, Pain Management, PT.
No work since 1999.
ADR Surgery at BetaKlinik, Bonn, Germany 11/30/11-Activ-L at L45,STALIF at L5S1--recovery good so far!
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