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31 yr old female, l5 herniated disk. what can i do as far as back surgery? the laser spine institute? hurts so bad
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Varies: I would not hesitate to be seen. The vast majority of patients with disc herniation a do respond to nonoperative care, but a small percentage do require surgery, which in general is highly successful for the appropriate candidate.
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