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Old 07-26-2008, 10:15 PM
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I almost did 2-level 360 fusion with anterior surgery for cages and posterior surgery for screws and rods. Then, I almost did a 2-level BAK only fusion... anterior surgery with cages, no posterior instrumentation. I believe that the chance of success for that surgery is very low... especially in a tall, active guy... no posterior instrumentation to stabilize???
I must point out for some people who may be reading this that when I say, "I almost did a 2-level fusion", I'm not suggesting that I perform surgery. I was a spine patient with years of pain, disability and multiple surgeries. I'm talking about having surgery performed ON me.

Sadly, some need this clarification.

Mark

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