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What to do if i have serious back issues at 29. decompression vs. lumbar fusion?
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Get appropriate : diagnosis first and then get treatment options that should first involve non operative measures as long as there is no significant neurologic issues or tumor or infection. Treatment after failing non op care is dictated by the diagnosis. Certain times a decompression is recommended and others a fusion and sometimes both. See a spine surgeon and get a second opinion.
Answered 9/29/2014
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