Rooster like as already been said pick your doctor, even if you have to travel. I had two surgeries for disc problems and one surgery for a one level fusion i 2018.
Last January I had a L2 to S2 fusion and have not had any nerve pain or numbness since. I worked with my doctor for over 30 years and trust him completely.Walked a lot and did therapy when he let me. It was well worth it.
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