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I had disectomy lamectomy l5s1 i am 2 month post opt. si joint on left side iis swollen and burning, no pain in right leg (reason for surgery) what do?
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See details: You speak with the surgeon and have him/her reevaluate the problem.
Answered 4/10/2014
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