Has anyone else had X-LIF Fusion Surgery? ???
 

In March 2013, I had an X-LIF spine fusion done to my low back. The Dr told menus was an 85% success rate surgery.....My back hurts just as bad or worse than before the surgery. Had anyone else had the procedure done in there low back? Since surgery, much more numbness and severe pain. Recent MRI and CT scan show no hardware damage, new dr stated just a failed surgery. ..has anyone else experienced similar problems? They are talking about possibly another surgery and installation of a electronic back stimulator thats implanted....Back problems sure do suck......

My dad, who is now 78 had this done on his neck area. He was talked into by the specialist who said if he didn't have it done he risked becoming paralyzed. It was the biggest mistake. He's worse now than he ever was before the surgery. It did nothing to improve his life in any way. The saddest thing is he's worse off because now he can barely walk because of lack of balance as a result of the surgery. Sorry to hear your experience wasn't much better.

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