I have been offered a spine fusion, anyone had one and doesn't mind sharing their experience?

Spinal fusion: First, what type of spinal fusion? Second, what anatomical region: Cervical, thoracic or lumbar spine? Third, what clinical justification was discussed with you about having a spinal fusion surgery? And forth, have you sought at least a second opinion about this issue?

Hard to Say: Everyone's experience with back surgery is hit or miss. There are those patients that do well after surgery and you never hear from them again and then there are those patients that did not fair so well and they vocalize their dissent. Would suggest though to make sure you have completed all options for relief including epidural steroid injections, radiofrequency ablation or even SCS.

Learn more : Spine fusions can be helpful, but are offered too frequently. Surgeons tend to underrate the power of time and a back strengthening routine. Fusion surgery may be appropriate if you have have instability and is rarely the best option if you have degenerative disc disease. The most common reason for failure is the inability of the surgeon to understand the underlying pain generator.