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What helps spinal stenosis besides surgery?

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@jenniferhunter

@4440cats You must like cats! I do, and I have 3 of them. Did you know that Mayo in Rochester is about a 6 hour drive from Chicago, and there are many spine surgeons there who do both ADR and fusions? I made this drive several times after Chicago based surgeons missed the diagnosis and wouldn’t help.

You’re right about limits for where ADR should be used such as instability or listhesis, and ADR can have complications like screws failing or becoming dislodged or bone growth around the implant.

I agree that the experience and skill of the surgeon is of highest importance to recommend what is a good solution for a patient.

Are you considering artificial disc replacement?

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4440cats | @4440cats | May 12 12:37am

I really am considering ADR but my age is in 70s and I have had Lumbar fusion L3-S1. I didn't even know about ADR possibilities which might have been a better choice. So I will definitely try to see/consult visit Spine ADR MD(s) at Mayo to see what they think about saving my L2 & maybe L1. Thank you so much for your note and info so I can explore ! I would hate to find out too late if some better solution was actually available....esp. if one could be safely done on me and result = with more flexibility.
I currently have 2 young wonderful kitties - have been a cat mom for years. My entertainment!

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