For over 9 months my pain exceeded 6 on the pain scale. I remained apprehensive about back surgery. Three months ago Dr. Francis performed a lumbar fusion in my L4-L5, L5-S1 region using the 360° anterior & posterior approach. Although the surgery was invasive and took a few weeks to recover from, the results were even better than we expected. I have no pain in my back, legs or between my shoulders. With the help of physical therapy, my mobility has returned, my strength is improving daily and I anticipate a full recovery within the next few months. I am already performing a few chores around the ranch and I look forward to playing golf “pain free”.