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Hi Hrb,
I just wanted to say that I am sorry that you need to have this surgery again. I also had a posterior lumbar fusion last year on levels L4, L5, S1. My neuro surgeon has used disc spacers, rods and screws. I did not have cages and from what I have read on the internet usually when a patient requires cages then it is an anterior fusion meaning through the front. I read much information on a site called spineuniverse. Again, I wish you the very best.
The indications for repeat surgery and the success depend on your findings and imaging tests. Without reviewing this information I can not quote you a success rate. I would encourage you to seek a second opinion at a large academic spine center. Then can review your history, exam, and tests, and then make the proper recommendations. Good luck.
another question I did not ask before- above.
Before I have this surgery again do you suggest I ask my
doctor any questions I may not have thought of or what I might
need to get a better understanding of. The only thing the doctor has said about this surgery is it will be much more complicated and the surgery done in 97 was/is outdated. This time I will have to have instruments. Cages and rods were mentioned. Is there somewhere I can go on the internet to find out more information on this?
Thanks for any advise or help.
HRB