Yeah, if a lot of people with lumbar problems have that L6, then does it cause problems? Maybe, maybe not.
One of the surgeons that I talked to, did say that he does see a lot of people with back problems, have that lumbarized S1 (or L6). Could be coincidental, but he seemed to think that the people with L6 were more likely to have problems. But I don't know if it is because that segment then has more motion, if it does, then would fusing it help?
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Cathy
46 years old. 12-15 years of intermittent pain, 2 years with constant pain.
DDD, L4-5 and L5-S1, pain confirmed by discogram.
PT, ESI's, Facet injection and block, Acupuncture - all no help.
2-level (Prodisc-L) ADR surgery with Dr. Bertagnoli, May 26, 2009.
Currently taking Opana-ER (tapering off) and oxycodone
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Consult with Dr. B.
04-13-2009, 07:24 PM
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