If it's any help, here's what Dr Clavel said to me regarding ADR and the "mild" scoliosis I have. I asked him the following, and his response follows: I want to verify that my level of scoliosis is not a contraindication to ADR. No. There is a lateral left anterior osteophyte as a main cause of the lumbar scoliosis. I believe that by performing the lumbar discectomy and mobilization we will be able to correct it.
Dr. Bertagnoli dismissed my scoliosis completely and recommended a 3 level ADR.
Dr. Nick Boeree believed it was minimal enough (I wish I could give you a degree of curvature, but to me, it is very visible to an untrained eye on an xray) that it would not be a contraindication, and without evidence of osteoporosis (Dexascan normal), I would be in better position afterward.
Hope that gives you some additional talking points.
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Joey Sue - 50 years old
9/28/2011: Hybrid STALIF TT interbody fusion at L5-S1 and M6-L ADR L4-5 with Nick Boeree, UK - forever grateful to you Nick! Still doing great.
Prior to the fix: Severe DDD L4-5 and L5-S1 with moderate facet degen at L5-S1, but only mild facet degeneration at L4-5.
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