Keano, thanks for keeping us up to date. Fusion successes often get lost in the patient forums that have such a high degree of focus on motion preservation technologies. Many patients develop an irrational fear of it and will not consider it, even when it is their best option. Like all spine surgeries, there are many successes and failures out there and none should be undertaken lightly.
Stories like you mom's will help others to make an informed choice, understanding that failures are way over-represented on the internet.
I hope to hear of her continued success. As I've said before, you deserve a lot of credit for the way you researched and learned what you needed to know to help her to make the best choice.
All the best to you and your family. I hope we get to meet soon.
Mark
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