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A 55-year-old female asked about a 79-year-old female:

80 year old mom had a l3, l4, l5 laminectomy 4 months ago. sciatica is gone, but still has back pain when standing & weakness in legs. what can be done?

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Get physical: Therapy consult, ; also revisit her back surgeon!

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