Steve G.
I had a L4-5 herniated disc that was causing severe pain in the sacroiliac area and numbness in the left leg. I subsequently had an anterior interbody fusion @L4-5 with prosthetic cage insertion x2 and iliac crest graft. I am wondering if anybody out there has had this type of surgry and what kind of success you've had with it ? The sacroiliac pain has subsided for the most parteven some of the leg numbness, but I am now having severe back pain right at the L4-5 area and have been told that I should not be having this much pain, not to mention the pain around the scar area. If any one has had this type of surgery, are you having the same or similar difficulties ? I would NOT recommend having this type of surgery for anyone thinking about it.Also,if anyone knows how I could research the success rate of this surgery I would be gratefull for pointing me in the right direction.Many thanks to all who respond.