Dear Cathy and Terry,
Thank you for the warm welcome. You have both been through so much; it is great to have your encouragement. Cathy, I have not heard of the procedure you mention. If you have time, would you mind telling me in a bit more detail what the soft fusion is and why it might be better than a standard fusion or ADR. Also, why is the facet removed? Is the vertebrae okay after that?
Thanks,
Ryegal
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48-yr-old female, 20+ years LBP and sciatica
DDD L5/S1 diagnosed 1/2006 - sent for PT
Herniation L5/S1 2/2006 - PT/epidurals/medipacs
Microdiscectomy 12/2006, failed 12/2007
Status: L5/S1 disc completely blown out; vertabra inflamed; back and leg pain; permanently numb in much of right leg and foot; disabled
Scheduled for anterior fusion (STALIF) on 11/06/08 with Dr. Robert Banco of Boston Spine Group
Can't wait to get a life!
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