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What should i do if i have been offered a spine fusion, anyone had one and doesn't mind sharing their experience?
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Learn more : Spine fusions can be helpful, but are offered too frequently. Surgeons tend to underrate the power of time and a back strengthening routine. Fusion surgery may be appropriate if you have have instability and is rarely the best option if you have degenerative disc disease. The most common reason for failure is the inability of the surgeon to understand the underlying pain generator.
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