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What can i expect from back surgery? is it worth the risks?
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It depends on many-: -factors. If it a clear cut herniated disk substantiated by MR, physical symptoms & physical examination, the success rate is high 90's. I fit that pic had a micro diskectomy, in my garden on day 3.pain in leg gone. Not 1 bit of trouble for 33 yrs. The more you drift away from the perfect storm, the lower the% of success. I assume you know all possible risks all the way 2 death. Good Luck!
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