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Will there be permanent nerve pain after i have an iliac crest bone marrow aspiration?
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Most likely not: Unless a nerve is accidently damaged during the procedure this is not a well known or frequently seen complication.
Answered 7/5/2014
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Rarely: Pain is usually temporary after this test. Rarely is it long term!
Answered 8/24/2013
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