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Is it normal to suffer from chronic lower back pain after having a spinal fusion 7 years ago?
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Yes: New problems can develop or you can develop problems over time simple from the body's response to the fusion over time (bone spurs, scar tissue, stenosis, etc). Get it checked out. Probably will need fresh mri. For patients who have had surgery would recommend high field with contrast.
Answered 2/20/2014
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