The bad news is that relapse is an all too common problem with recovery, but the good news is that people do recover from addictions, sometimes after many relapses. A relapse does not mean that the person will never get better, but it can be a sign that their treatment needs to be altered.
ZIFT is a laparoscopic operative procedure that is performed under general anesthesia. The procedure requires two 1 cm incisions; one inside the belly button, the other at the bikini line. Under direct visualization, the embryos are inserted via a catheter into one of the fallopian tubes.
Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) is a form of traditional open spinal fusion used to treat degenerative spine conditions in the lower back. Living with the pain of a lumbar spine condition can be detrimental to your quality of life. As time continues and your condition worsens, you may find yourself unable to perform simple daily activities that you used to enjoy.