Thanks for the input. The rest of the images also show that same vertebra misalignment to the rear.
I went along today for a check-up and he agrees that I'm back to where I was a few months ago and that the only real option now is Fusing. He showed on his whizzy computer program where the sticky-out bits of the rear of the spine had broken away and allowed the front of the spine (where the disc sits) to slip. Quite clear when he pointed it all out.
The op requires 5 days approx in hospital and 3 months off work, minimum. They have to go in from the front AND the back to remove the damaged disc bit and the then screw in some titanium to hold the bones together. Only got back 20 minutes ago so will be Googling tonight,
with the approval of the surgeon.
Anterior lumbar interbody fusion
And, YES, it will make the security machine go PING!
The only other option is to join you in retirement at the age of 43.
