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Why should i experience sciatica following a spinal fusion, if i never had it before?
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Sciatica: Depends on how long since your fusion. If within 6 months it may just be some neuritis due to surgical irritation of the nerve roots in the area. If it is more than 6 months it may either be an actual injury one or more nerve roots. If is is several years is is due to epidural fibrosis, often called "failed back surgery syndrome" or "post-laminectomy syndrome". These can all be effectively treated
Answered 7/13/2014
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Wear/Tear: With previous back surgery, sometimes pain can result from the wear and tear of the levels above/below your surgery that takes place after a fusion surgery. If this is the case, recommend seeing your spine surgeon or a spine/pain specialist to evaluate this further.
Answered 7/14/2014
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