Hi Axeman, sorry abour your pain...as well as the following questions:
- Can you tell us a little more about your latest imaging studies? How is the placement of the device?
- Assuming you have the radiologist's report (if you do not, it's easily obtained), what does the report say about your lumbar spine?
- What is your understanding of the pain generator(s)? What do the doctor(s) say about the cause of the pain?
- Do you have other pains other than what you described? Other symptoms?
- Do your facet joint(s) seem to be in good shape?
- Was their subsidence (sinking/sliding) of the device?
- Do you know if you have osteoporosis?
- How are the other segments of your lumbar spine? E.g., are they badly degenerated?
If the device is correctly placed, you may want to seriously consider thinking about the other ways to diagnose and treat the pain, as revision surgery is a VERY big deal! More on this soon, back to you...