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Chronic unilateral left pars defect , osseous edema right anterior l5 body centrum acute/subacute fracture tried everything should i consider surgery?

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Let me explain: The traditional treatment for what mention usually nonsurgical. If the pain is disabling you and can not by nonsurgical means, i believe you consult a spine surgeon or neurosurgeon.

Answered 8/31/2017

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