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What helps spinal stenosis besides surgery?

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@4440cats

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.
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Phil, Alumni Mentor | @upstatephil | May 13 7:16am

@4440cats - I had two significant spinal surgeries in 2023...One cervical and the other lumbar. (I was 70 at the time) Both included ADR and honestly, though not a doctor, I would not have seriously considered any other option. Artificial disks can be "manufactured" to a very high degree of accuracy and much more customized than traditional disk replacement techniques. My new artificial disks (I have six, total) are perforated to promote bone growth which naturally integrates the new disks into your actual spine.

I sometimes worry about specialized back clinics and the like. I prefer a general medical facility.

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