The surgeon knows that they have to try other actions before surgery will be approved by insurance. I have had six fusions and they have done shots and everything they can think of before the surgery.
This does make them more money.
The 11 sets of shots never did help. 2 ablations didn’t help. Monday, November 3 rd I have a spinal cord stimulator implanted. The trial was wonderful! Can’t wait for the permanent!
Good luck