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Spinal fusion help
Posted on 4/2/24 at 12:09 am
Posted on 4/2/24 at 12:09 am
Fellas,
I’m at the point I require a fusion for L5-S1 and L4-L5 to have any quality of life.
I have visited with Kevin McCarthy and Kelly Scrantz in BR, both with same recommendation.
Does anyone have experience with these procedures and/or with these surgeons or have good recommendations for excellent surgeons; willing to travel to get best help.
Thank you
I’m at the point I require a fusion for L5-S1 and L4-L5 to have any quality of life.
I have visited with Kevin McCarthy and Kelly Scrantz in BR, both with same recommendation.
Does anyone have experience with these procedures and/or with these surgeons or have good recommendations for excellent surgeons; willing to travel to get best help.
Thank you
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Posted on 4/2/24 at 7:04 am to ValhallaAwaits
My wife did a disk replacement. No fusion. From what we were told this is a newish procedure and not all docs do it. Recovery time is a lot faster, no worries about the fusion not taking or affecting other areas. Immediate relief with very little recovery time.
Procedure was done in Houston.
Procedure was done in Houston.
Posted on 4/2/24 at 7:39 am to ValhallaAwaits
I had fusion of L3,4,5. I went orthopedic route. You’re headed neuro route. I had XLIF procedure. Wasn’t a candidate for disc replacement. I had too much arthritis. Took me a full year to recover but your journey will be different.
I’ve heard great things about Scrantz. Hear he’s a dick person but great surgeon.
I’ve heard great things about Scrantz. Hear he’s a dick person but great surgeon.
Posted on 4/2/24 at 9:15 am to ValhallaAwaits
I circulated a ton of fusion cases. Technology these days is great and 2 level fusions can be done minimally invasive. I'm a fan of going to Neuro over Ortho for these procedures. If you want to do research, ask your surgeon what implant company they use for interbody and screws/rods.
Posted on 4/2/24 at 10:55 am to ValhallaAwaits
Just wondering if you've exhausted all the non surgical options.
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