did well for 4 years but back in pain again. I would think if the screws are not compromising any major parts to try anything other than surgery but those screws need to be watched closely for any movement. Knowing what I now know I would never had the first surgery. I too was told my spine healed when it did not and I was left so long that now have two rotator cuff tears one in each shoulder that need surgery and I have refused until I can no longer use my arms. Keep your job and insurance if it is not a risk should it become a risk have the surgery. Just my opinion I am no medical professional just someone who has experienced a lot of trauma from a similiar situation.
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