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

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Aug 1, 2021
9:31:28pm

Lance71 All-American

time to heal and fuse, not just until you feel better.

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Lance71

Bio page: Lance71
Joined: Jun 2, 2008
Last login: Apr 25, 2024
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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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