I'm 8 years post-fusions on L3-L5 and total fused area (previous fusion) is L2-L5. I still use a grabber to pick up anything off the floor, transfer clothes from washer to dryer, and to put clothes into front loading washer. I have a grabber in almost every room including the master closet to pick up things that get dropped. And I'm amazed at how a grabber can pick up a tiny or thin item.