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Would spinal fusion for spondilolisthesis help numbness and pain in legs and back and herinated discs?
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Most likely not: Fusion help to stabilize the bone which keep sliding forward, numbness happen sequence to pressure on the nerves from the disc.
Answered 11/29/2017
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90% success rate in : A non smoker in terms of symptom relief. This is assuming you have failed a rigorous course of non op care including: medication, physical therapy, possibly bracing and even pain management in terms of spinal injections.
Answered 11/29/2017
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