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Old 04-08-2009, 11:48 PM
rhatzy rhatzy is offline
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Hi,

I had a discectomy at age 38 and I was great for 11 years ubtil the disc above it herniated. I also discovered that the previos disc was even worse. I was looking at a 2 level fusion which was a no no for me. I ended up with a two level ADR and am now back at work.

There are many ways you can go with this and it is up to you. A discectomy could very well be good for you and a fusion at L5-S1 is the only level I would ever consider fusing. However, for me, ADR was the only way to go. I wish it was avalable 13 years ago. Also, there are many other minimally invasive procedures but I believe it just delays the inevitable. Peruse this site and talk with as many people as you can. Getting an ADR free in one the trials isn't a bad idea tho.

Mark
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L4-5 discectomy 1996
L3-4 discectomy 2007
Maverick L3-4, L4-5 January 08 Stenum
Multiple facet blocks and epidurals
L5-S1 annular tear 8-08 lased with ELD
October 08 back to work
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