I think most surgeons are likely to NOT recommend anything they don't do themselves. IMHO only fusing S1/L5 is likely to worsen L4/5.
I know a conservative approach is better but it isn't always best. Still wishing L2/3 had been addressed 5 years ago.
Dale
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3 level Prodisc adr S1-L3, Oct 12, 2005
Dr. B in Bogen, Germany
Severe nerve damage in left leg, still working on it
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