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DiscussionSpinal fusion L3 into sacrum (2014) with L3 herniated disc now
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Thank you! Yes, it is the L3-L4disc. It’s the same one that herniated over 10 years ago. They removed part of the disc it seems, but not all of it. The screws were left in because the surgeon said he would have to take all of the hardware out and do a revision. He said I might never have any problems with it so it would probably be best not to do anything. They are still migrating, and have been noted on previous x-rays through the years. I wish it was L2 L3 and they could do the microdiscectomy! I don’t know if they would even try that or if there might be another option other than a revision. Trying not to lose hope but right now I can barely walk to the bathroom and back. I stand in a significant side-bent position to be able to walk and then have to get right back to bed. I have no idea how I will be able to get down the stairs, into a car and ride to the doctors office on Wednesday.