| Re: disc "pull back" (discopexy)?
I absolutely agree that it is a HUGE decision to have surgery. Unlike other treatments, this one can't be reversed if things start to go downhill. Surgery should always be the absolute last option, but some people do reach that point.
I have had several surgeries over the years. Some were more successful than others, and I know I will never be completely pain free. But it has been a big improvement. I know many people who have had success with surgery, and many people have posted here who have seen improvement.
To juulie: The decision whether or not to have surgery is a difficult one. But if you have exhausted all the other options... Obviously, the most important thing is to find the right surgeon. Many doctors, though perhaps well meaning, are not really experts in these types of procedures (there just isn't that high of a demand for it). Make sure you ask a lot of questions about how many similar procedures he/she has performed, what kind of outcomes were achieved, etc.
Also realize that surgery will probably never completely "cure" you. Your joint will always be abnormal, and you probably always will have some level of pain. The goal is to get it to a manageable point.
Good luck.
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