"Competitive Sports after Spinal Fusion" with Dr. Nelson Astur, Mar 28th, 2024.

[@kkobwatchin]

Thank you Very informative. Would like to discuss with my Doc what you noted early about having a more-supportive or larger cage...ALIF and LLIF. Any links to additional info on those and additional remarks you made after those points. Thanks in advance. Kevin

[@kkobwatchin]

What category of sports types would you place a Master/Senior (Male 66yo) who has competed at high-regional and respectable-natuonal level with respectable results and medaling that competed in ALL R&F events including Decathlon, Heptathlon, Pentathlon, Distance, Hurdling, Steeplechase, all Jumps and Pole Vault, and All Throws. Also Golf, Triathlon, Biathlon, and Basketball on a more-recreational level? Nov 2016 rear-ended collision halted nearly all activities but lifting and easy runs occasionally. Developed moderate to severe multi-level SEL after putting on over 60 lbs (~177 to 239+). Surgery options in discussion in Phila PA in mid-June. Mindset is COMPETING IS BEST MEDICINE REGARDLESS OF LEVEL.

[@quasar4601]

What are the odds of returning to MMA activities after 1 year of having a ALIF on L4-5 and S1, I am only a hobbyist ?? Do I have any chance ?? Thx