A member asked:

Doc wants to remove disk and do fusion, herniated disk l5 s1. what is recovery time and what is there a high chance of pain relief?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Depends on procedure: There r many ways 2 fuse: anterior, posterior, or both. The 1 2 best advise u is ur surgeon. If u have doubts get an answer 2 which procedure is proposed ; why. If still not satisfied getting a second opinion is in order, but get all the details 1st.

Answered 1/14/2014

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