ADR instead of fusion on L5-S1
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Originally Posted by donmas2000
Hi, so you decide to do ADR on your L5S1 not fusion?
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Yes. From everything I have read, it seems like the better choice. And it is what Dr. Clavel recommended. Also, I have heard from several different sources that surgeons in America are starting to recommend hybrid surgeries because it is more easily covered by insurance.
All the best to you!
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Juliette
1992 Neck injured in bad car accident
For many years taught & choreographed dance & injured lower back in 1997
Loads of conservative treatment
2000, IDET procedure L4/L5 & L5/S1,
2001, orthoscopic laminectomies L4/L5 & L5/S1 & orthoscopic discectomy L4/L5.
Surgeries didn't help
Recent years- stem cell & PRP injections- helped a little.
Recent MRI & x-rays show DDD & facet arthrosis in lower back & DDD & bone spurs in cervical spine.
3/22/17 L4-S1 ADR with Dr. Clavel 
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