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herniated L1 Disc

herniated L1 Disc

I rupturered my L1 Disc while lifting a box and every doctor I've seen except for one says I need a discectomy and fusion surgery.  Everyone I spoke to that have had a fusion, say do NOT have a fusion.  It's been almost 1-1/2 years since the injury and wuite frankly Ido not know what to do.  The minimally invasive surgeon I saw 10/26/2011 said he could not just do a discetomy as my treating doctor said that was all that was needed to relieve the pressure on the nerves.  He then went on to tell me that the surgery coule leave me paralyzed.  Anyone out there ever been in this position and have any suggestions?  HELP!!!!!
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