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Is spine fusing a better option than disc replacement?
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Depends: It depends on the age of the patient, how many levels are involved, if instability is present, and how much degeneration is present in the spine. It would be best to have a spine surgeon fully evaluate you with imaging studies and a physical exam. There are people that would not qualify for disc replacements and a fusion would be a better option.
Answered 2/27/2014
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Varies: The results for disc replacement and a spine fusion are equivalent when the appropriate indications and guidelines are respected and followed and when done by qualified orthopedic spne surgeons or neurosurgeons.
Answered 10/18/2012
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