First one bought me 15 years. Second has given me 8 years so far. Still get

Aug 1, 2021
8:28:16pm

LaserCoug All-American

Epidural steroid injections to deal with inflammation from scads of scar tissue. I’m still hoping they come up with an actually decent disc replacement. All the ones approved in the US seem to have issues.

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LaserCoug

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I'm looking at getting a spinal fusion. Any advice from those who have done that

Choke

8/1/21 7:08pm

Why the tight deadline?

CrimWalCoug

8/1/21 7:15pm

We've been working on this for a few years. Tuesday is the meeting. Oh, and...

Choke

8/1/21 7:16pm

I had l5-s1 15 years ago. Best thing I could have done. Take the recovery seriously

crimedog

8/1/21 7:16pm

How did it effect your maneuverability?

Choke

8/1/21 7:17pm

Nope not at all.

crimedog

8/1/21 7:18pm

I wonder if doing 2 levels would limit it more.

Choke

8/1/21 7:19pm

Two l4-5 discectomies here. Trying to avoid a fusion but I’d guess there is one

LaserCoug

8/1/21 7:31pm

Thanks. I have had the same. Both helped for a bit, but... you know.

Choke

8/1/21 7:32pm

First one bought me 15 years. Second has given me 8 years so far. Still get

LaserCoug

8/1/21 8:28pm

Don't do it minimally invasive or anterior (through the abdomen). Give the bone

Lance71

8/1/21 9:31pm

Very good advice. Thank you.

Choke

8/1/21 9:48pm

My Cedar Sinai Dr. did anterior for my

SwanSong

8/2/21 3:25am

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