Hi. I'm waiting for workers compensation authorization for a level four lumbar fusion from the S-1 up. This will be done with a decompression too. I was injured on the job and have attempted all conservative measures and now need an assisted walking device to move. I'm a mid forties male with five growing children. Apparently my surgeon is going thru the back. All of the damage has been confirmed via a MRI, X-Ray, Mylo and disco grams. I will need rods, screws, plates and cages with bone from my hips. I have osteoarthritis, DDD, stenosis, facet syndrome and possible fractures.
Any one else been down my road who can comment on what I may expect or who could point me in the right direction?
Thank you!!
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