What clinic and neurosurgeon did you use? What has been their on-going counsel thus far? Harrison may be right. There are others with off center/off midline insertions and they are okay. What does your neuro say?
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Weightlifter since 12 years old, now mid-40's and figuring out this wasn't such a good idea.
Chronic back pain started in 2010 while shrugging weights that a 40 yr. old shouldn't even try.
MRI in 2012 showing L4/L5, L5/S1 herniations and L2/L3 bulge.
L5/S1 taking on new shape, chronic sciatica, etc.
DEXA bone scan performed 5/7/14 showing mild osteopenia.
Surgery performed July 9th, 2014, Dr Clavel, hybrid three level lumbar.
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