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I fell 2 weeks ago after s spinal fusion 4 months ago l4-5 and the lower part of my leg is numb.
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See your surgeon: You should see your surgeon as the numbness may indicate further nerve compression and you need to have your fusion looked at with an X-ray at least.
Answered 8/19/2014
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