David :
IF only one level ADR's will be approved in the USA for the forseeable future ,I am also dreaming of an alternatve which has fusions at L5/S1 and at L4/L5 "topped off" with an ADR at L3/L4 to help prevent the need for future fussion in the above levels . ( Money for a 3 level ADR in Germany is not an issue for me , BUT some of the recent 3 level ADR patient reports are scaring me )
I suspect others on this board will educate the both of us on the disadvanatges of our thoughts.
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2005- large protruded disc and severe lumbar stenosis , 3level ADR/fusion candidate L3/4, L4/5 and L5/S1
Disectomy at L3-4 and L4-5 in 2002
Repeat at L3-4 in 2003
Also have Severe stenosis at C5/6 and C6/7- Cervical fusion recommended also.
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