Have you ever heard of disk replacement using an artificial disk called prodisk. It has just been approved by the FDA. # different doctors said that at my age i should definately not get fusion. A fusion should be a last resort option.
They all said i should do the prodisk. My friend had it done last year and he is pain free and back to normal amazing what recovery he has made. Im trying therapy, exercise and stretching along with antinflamatory meds. I am not getting surgery until absolutely nessesary. My herniated disk is L5 s1. Thet also said. With the prodisk that 20 years from now or when ever if you have a problem with it you can always still get a fusion. Once you get a fusion thats it no other options. If you want more info on the prodisk PM me

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2006 X5 4.4i Sport Current Vehicle
2006 CLS 55 AMG Current Vehicle
2010 FORD F-450 King Ranch Current Vehicle
2012 GL 550 Current Vehicle

1999 M3 Dinan S3 SOLD
2001 M3 Dinan S2 SOLD
2002 M5 SOLD
2004 X5 4.4i sport SOLD
2007 335 XI Lease ended
2009 E92 M3 SOLD