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Are there partial disc replacements for herniated disc in l5? my mom's disc herniated completely, surgeon said she doesn't need any fusing.
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Artificial discs: Were marketed sometime ago, but they did not work well. Surgery works well but do not rush.
Answered 12/30/2014
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