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I just got a discectomy - leg pain driving after surgery, should i be concerned?

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Dr. Narmo Ortiz answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Painful leg: Please call the physician that performed the surgery for a follow up evaluation.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 4/27/2019

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