Interesting issue Tim, but yet another area of differing opinions which adds to the difficulties in our decision-making as patients. Hope others will be able to provide more helpful postings for you than mine!
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1980-2004 50 acute episodes. DDD
Lots of osteopathy, pilates, exercise, injections etc plus:
‘82 Laminectomy + nerve root adhesions removed
‘87 Sclerosant injections
2000 Spinal fusion L4/5 L5/S1 – left with internal nerve damage: permanent leg Pain & impaired mobility.
2/04 Acute episode became new baseline - Housebound & severe pain
6/06 Discogram +ve L3/4,L1/2. + SI joint problem.
10/07 ADR L3/4 (Active L) Dr Zeegers - no impact at all
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Fusion - BMP vs autologous bone
12-13-2007, 01:51 PM
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