I'm so sorry to hear of your problem with back.That's a difficult decision to make I'm a nurse and have a L2fracture the Dr.wanted to put I call it cement to build up my vertebra but after talking to others I declined and just strengthened my core and back muscles.This was in 2005 and I had to retire till this day I have to lay down in afternoon to rest back.Good luck I'll pray for you ,let God help you make this hard decision.Linda