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Why i can't have back surgery when i need it?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. William Jenkins answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Need to talk: to surgeon, if you need surgery and no contraindications you will receive it

Answered 5/24/2014

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Hard to say: Some people may think they need back surgery but are really not good candidates for surgery and may be worse off if they get it; others may have something on MRI that is very fixable, but may have contraindications to surgery based on other reasons. Such as a person that has multiple, severe medical problems. I would discuss this directly with your surgeon.

Answered 5/15/2017

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