Progression of DDD

[teg]

I am fortunate to have had superb results from my 3-level ADR prodisc procedure 9 years ago (08.25.2003). My last couple of xrays show a progression of my ddd. I knew that this could happen, but hoped that it would not. I think that the biomechanical defect and the resulting limp may have contributed to this progression.

The results of my xrays that I sent for study follow-up show significant loss of disc height with large osteophites at l2-l3. My rf ablation has helped with 50% of the pain. I can keep most of my pain controlled if I act like a couch potato, which I am not willing to do.

Thanks for letting me rant. My best to everyone.

Thelma
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