Originally Posted by Cindylou Welcome Renee, very good advice from Katie, by the way. As one who has 3 ADR's in my lumbar spine with continuing chronic low back pain, a hybrid should definitely be something for you to investigate. Remember, not all fusions are bad. Sometimes a fusion can be the exact right decision for the right person. Good luck as you find your way, researching the very best solution for your particular lumbar needs. Cindylou Wow! I'm so sorry you've had such a painful ...
Originally Posted by Katie A number of us like the idea of fusion on the bottom and ADR at the second level. There is nothing below to deteriorate and it offsets having a 'string' of ADRs above if things deteriorate as we age for whatever reason. I fought long and hard to NOT have fusion in my lumbar for the reasons you mentioned, but had no choice. I was allergic to all metals that could be used in the ADRs presently available, and was able to have fusion that accommodated that. I am praying that things ...
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