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How serious is it to have back surgery?
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Serious: All surgeries carry some degree of risk. The "seriousness" of the surgery also depends on what type of surgical procedure is being done, i.E minimally invasive vs a fusion. Talk to your surgeon to ascertain the risks involved and consider a second opinion to see if surgery is the best option.
Answered 7/18/2017
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Depends on several : This depends on several factors: your age, your health, are you obese, do use abuse alcohol or drugs, do you smoke, what is your nutritional status, the reason for your surgery, the type of surgery, the surgical approach, the anticipated blood loss, is it more than a single stage surgery, is it a revision surgery , does it involve ... Get the gist? You need to talk in detail with your surgeon.
Answered 9/10/2012
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Varies: It varies tremendously based upon the nature of the condition you have and also the type of surgery proposed. Don't hesitate to see a specialist and discuss the specifics of your individual case.
Answered 5/15/2017
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