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What is the normal age range for spinal surgery?
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No age range : Depend on the condition some we delay and we cannot.
Answered 12/29/2022
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Varies: Ages of patients range tremendously. We do not do spinal surgery lightly, but I have done surgery on patients from the age of 5 all the way up to 102! thank you for the question.
Answered 3/13/2013
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