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40 % of bone left in l1 tol5 and severe degeneration in s 1. what can be done.?

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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

See your surgeon: You really should discuss this with your surgeon since he/she was there and can give you all of the what ifs.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/13/2019

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