Thank you Very informative. Would like to discuss with my Doc what you noted early about having a more-supportive or larger cage...ALIF and LLIF. Any links to additional info on those and additional remarks you made after those points. Thanks in advance. Kevin

What category of sports types would you place a Master/Senior (Male 66yo) who has competed at high-regional and respectable-natuonal level with respectable results and medaling that competed in ALL R&F events including Decathlon, Heptathlon, Pentathlon, Distance, Hurdling, Steeplechase, all Jumps and Pole Vault, and All Throws. Also Golf, Triathlon, Biathlon, and Basketball on a more-recreational level? Nov 2016 rear-ended collision halted nearly all activities but lifting and easy runs occasionally. Developed moderate to severe multi-level SEL after putting on over 60 lbs (~177 to 239+). Surgery options in discussion in Phila PA in mid-June. Mindset is COMPETING IS BEST MEDICINE REGARDLESS OF LEVEL.

What are the odds of returning to MMA activities after 1 year of having a ALIF on L4-5 and S1, I am only a hobbyist ?? Do I have any chance ?? Thx