The doctor doesn't want to do a single level fusion because I've got scoliosis as well, and most of the curvature is in the lumbar spine. He's concerned that a single level fusion would start off a domino effect of more back problems. He wants to try the minimally invasive procedure first, then more PT, and if that doesn't work, then I'd need a multi level fusion and lots of time off work. They claim this can be done as an out patient procedure, and I could even drive the next day. I'll give a report on that when it's done.

Kay