Hi Maria and others,
I think that the key for fusions success is a STRICT AND PRECISE indication for surgery.
Recently, my friend had PLIF fusion for his big disc extrusion. At first I though "How can surgeon be that crazy and do PLIF for disc extrusion?". And now when I see him completely pain free I must admit that its obvious that PLIF was indicated and performed at high level.
I want to encourage all people who have been recommended a fusion surgery not to reject it immediately. If you have big problem, if you have tried all other minimally-invasive treatment options like laser, endoscopy, interspinous technology (depending on your diagnosis) and if your surgeon suggest fusion don't look at that like on end of the world.
Regards!
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"The world of spinal medicine, unfortunately, is producing patients with failed back surgery syndrome at an alarming rate"
2005 - 2012: Rich personal experience with spinal disorders and various treatments (surgical, therapeutic, diagnostic)
Co-Founder: Vertebris Internationl Spine Hospital
Founder: Spinoteka - Society for Spine Diseases
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