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Originally Posted by bokes
Hi ummin032, as discussed in another thread, our pain/disabilities are similar. Question plz, you said your disc is dessicated & collapsed. By 'collapsed', I'm assuming you mean it is flatted out (thin), is that right? My L34 & L45 are completely black on my MRI, but they still have good height.
Given how much you want your active lifestyle back, & If your disc has thinned out, I'd get an ADR in Europe for sure. Altho surgery has it's risks, non-action can have risks too (facet problems, spondylosis, ..)
Also in my research it appears that ADRs wear very little. Also who knows what advancements will be available in 20 years.I wouldn't worry about longevity, Id be more concerned about subsidence, migration, or misalignment. Hopefully a top surgeon will minimize these risks.
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Thanks for the clairty on longevity of the disc + risks to be aware of! I'll certainly keep you all updated on my decision.
Are you considering moving forward with ADR / what stage are you at in your process?
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2018
- Sciatica came on, thought it was a leg injury from overtraining on my bike
2019
- Diagnosed with collapsed L5-S1
- Received epidural injection to no benefit
- Started (and am still doing) PT which provides some relief
2020
- Exploring options to leave a pain free and active life
27 years old - male - NY, New York
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