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My friend just got back surgery for two damaged ligaments in his back. how long will he be in the hospital for?
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Surgery.: The best person to answer would be your friend's surgeon.
Answered 1/29/2012
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The only portion of : The spine where ligament instability plays a role for an indication of surgery is in the upper cervical spine. Generally, if no neurologic injury, the hospitalization is a few days.
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