Perhaps things have changed since I had my surgery 5+ years ago but even though L2/3 was herniated, it was not a pain generator as indicated through discography. The standard was not to replace the disc prophylactically and I have 3 ADRs below it.
Too bad because it has since become a pain generator and is beginning to limit my activities.
Your discogram tested negative for pain at L4/5 yet your doctor is planning an ADR at that level? Did I read that correctly? I'm wondering, has this standard changed - is this something only your specific doctor has decided - is it known for sure this disc will become a pain generator?
I do wish I had L2/3 done with the rest. For me this was a difficult surgery with permanent nerve damage and something I'm not going to jump into again anytime soon.
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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