I am a bit confused. I didn't think MRI's could be done when there is fusion because of the rods and screws. I had fusion of L4-5 about 5 1/2 years ago.

Also, the surgeon advised me before doing the surgery that I had been in a tipped position and would remain so because the hardware would follow the position of my vertebrae.

I agree with the others though; another opinion would be a good idea. It does not mean you are having someone else do any work additional work. I had gone to another orthopaedic surgeon regarding cysts that had been present during the original surgery and was concerned they might have come back. He had a myelogram done which showed the cysts had not come back. He did also let me know he felt any additional surgery was not going to be helpful even tho I stil had other problems going on. Recommended a good Pain Specialist for me. Going to someone else did not mean I was leaving my original surgeon; just getting more info.

I have had epidural injections done with mild sedation. They were not too uncomfotably.

Hope all turns out well.


(Gerry)