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Old 06-19-2012, 03:38 PM #2
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Default Welcome mrsalkire,
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Will ACDF help with all of it?
That's the $64K question. Surgery can often fix what's physically wrong; whether it can fix/end pain is less certain. It has worked for some, but it has not worked for others. There are no guarantees except that whatever they do cannot be undone.

The consensus here seems to be (and by all means use the search facility & google):
  • Try everything else first; surgery should be your last option
  • Ask about other alternatives/options, surgically and otherwise (endoscopic laser, micro-, etc.)
  • Get multiple opinions
  • Research procedures & doctors thoroughly, including statistics on outcomes
Folks, if I've skipped/missed anything, please jump in!

Best wishes,

Doc
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