I have an ADR at L4/5 and had a 1 mm herniation at L5/S1 and L3/4, prior to surgery with L4/5 have a grade 4 tear. If I had to have something done on L5/S1, personally, I would have a fusion. I agree with cls, I have heard too many stories of people having problems with too much movement, when they have the lowest level done. This is just my opinion, do your research and pick what is best for you.
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34 years old-
1/06- In wreck with 18 wheeler
Numerous MRI's, PT, chiropractic, accupuncture, TENS therapy, massage therapy, facet injections, epidural injections, Nerve study, Discogram, confirms pain in L4/5, IDET, decompression, Bi-lateral neurotomy L3/4/5, denied by insurance twice, in Active L clinical trial, had surgery March 17, 2009 in Miami, FL- received Active L disc
Had Baby #3 after ADR!
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