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Is there a risk of paralysis after spinal fusion? i'm worried about accidental paralysis after spinal fusion. is this a risk?
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Yes, but unlikely: There is a risk of any surgery, and the risk includes paralysis as well as death. However, the risk is very small. Just like there is a risk of dying in a car wreck every time you drive. This just shows how important it is to attempt any alternative to surgery, and only go forward with surgery as the last resort.
Answered 9/14/2014
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