Yes, be careful and get lots of information. My first fusion didn't work eithor! wound up with a second, because I found a competent neuro, re-did the old and he did fix me. However there were 6 years of agony between them. My first neruo WAS NOT HONEST< he did not give me all the information I needed to make and sound and wise decision. I didn't seek another opinion either.Get more opinions please. ginnie