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Serious spine surgery, either slow healing or failed, knees need surgery, told back won't improve until knees are done, true?
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Knee replacement ?: Sorry to hear of your back surgery problems... If you need total knee replacement surgery than often times 'fixing ' your knees and gait abnormalities can improve back and hip pain.See your orthopedic surgeon to discuss options. Good Luck!
Answered 5/21/2014
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