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I have sacralisation of l5, do i need a surgery? i'm 30 years old.
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Not necessarily: This is a common finding. About 4% of population has it. Most don't even know it. It's an interesting radiologic finding. Whether it has any clinical relevance to you is a discussion between you and your doctor.
Answered 8/23/2017
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