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Replies to "S1 segment is partially lumbarized with 5 additional nonrib-bearing lumbar type vertebral segments. Last rib-bearing segment..."
@justbec2004 I saw this after my post and replied above. There are a variety of issues at L5-S1. It could be a very minor surgery or outpatient proceedure or it could be a fusion surgery. You will definitely get some pain relief. I'd consult another ortho spine surgeon if you weren't in love with your first and also a pain mgt doctor. See if you can get it to come together for your "straight answer." But honestly - no one KNOWS what exactly is causing the nerve pain until they open you up. They can guess because there are a variety of things at play. They would just fix them all at L5-S1 and you will feel better. Right now, no one knows if the problem is caused by the disc out of position, the compression, the osteophytes, etc. That is expecting too much. So I suggest continuing on with the recommended diagnostics until you and your dr. is satisfied you are ready for surgery.