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What do you suggest if i am 17 yrs old and i have to have spinal fusion l5/s1 within the next 3 months, what should i expect ?
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Think twice: Get second opinion.Make sure you understand the full risk and benefit of your surgery.Yoy sound too young to have any kind of surgery.
Answered 6/27/2014
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Second opinion: Before undergoing a fusion at your age, I would suggest a second opinion. Check out Spine-health.com.
Answered 2/25/2018
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