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Originally Posted by rywnc
I'm a 70-year old male in good health that has been diagnosed with DDD. I have tried all the non-surgical techniques - acupuncture, massage, spinal manipulation, and finally therapy - to no avail. I am strongly considering surgery since condition is progressively worse and debilitating. Is a laminectopy an option or should I focus strictly on a ACDF and forget about posterior surgical techniques? I live in North Carolina. Is there a hospital or clinic in the Southeast recommended for these surgical techniques?
Thanks.
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Hey there, ryw. Welcome to NeuroTalk! We've got the same problem. Mine has progressed to numbness in fingertips, starting to drop keys & other smallish stuff.
I'm checking Mayo's--they do both laminectopy AWA ACDF & website provides lengthly info if you've not been there. I'm consulting in Phoenix on my way back to FL.
C.G.
65-yr old female in FL (or NM)