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What is a spinal disc fusion and how long is recovery afterward?

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Join bones together: A fusion causes bones to be joined together. It eliminates movement in the spine and improves pain. Recovery takes 3 months to 6 months.

Dr Khanna and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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