Is Tony Romo’s Herniated Disk Injury More Severe than Originally Thought?
Last Friday, Tony Romo underwent surgery for a herniated disk sustained during a game with the Washington Redskins. It was reported to be a herniated disk at the L4-5 level. In April, Romo underwent surgery for what the Dallas Cowboys called a “spinal cyst” and recovered uneventfully. These cysts are more precisely known as facet cysts and are usually a precursor to a more serious condition, degenerative spondylolisthesis. Degenerative spondylolisthesis is a genetic condition that…