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What is a back surgery like?
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What kind?: Spine surgery can range from outpatient, minimally invasive surgery done with the patient under a local anesthesia to complex, multi staged reconstructive spine surgery requiring close monitoring intraoperatively and post operatively with placement into a rehabilitation facility after leaving the hospital for several weeks or longer.
Answered 6/8/2018
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Varies: Varies tremendously based upon the nature of the condition you have the surgery itself. Don't hesitate to discuss directly with a surgeon.
Answered 5/15/2017
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