Discogram - yes, 4 level fusion -no it's actually contra-indicated. I know a four level ADR is drastic but it is doable - or 1 fusion at S1/L4 with 3 ADRs on top.
I would suggest moving on. My original surgery was supposed to be 4 levels or as above. Dr.s Delamarter, Regan and Bertagnoli were all considering both types of surgery so yes, it can be done.
A word about what happened to me. The discogram revealed that L2/3 was not a pain generator and nothing was done at that level. It has since become one and causes most of my current pain. As long as I'm functional, I'm not willing to go for another surgery, not even on my knee and now am wishing that level had also been done. Should you have 4 bad levels but not all are pain generators, seriously consider your options before deciding on which surgery is best for you.
Dale
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3 level Prodisc adr S1-L3, Oct 12, 2005
Dr. B in Bogen, Germany
Severe nerve damage in left leg, still working on it
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