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I've asked questions before about my discectomy for nerve damage, i know i shouldn't smoke but doctors put emphasis on it with back problems why?
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Smokers have poorer: Surgical outcomes with any spine surgery compared to a nonsmoker. Smoking accelerates the natural rate of disc degeneration 4 times faster and smokers herniate discs at rate twice as often as nonsmokers. Smokers have increased risks of post op infection & wound healing problems. The exact mechanisms are not fully understood but the implications are!
Answered 3/24/2013
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Fusion: If your surgery involved a fusion, smoking will almost certainly prevent proper healing.
Answered 2/3/2013
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Smoking: Smoking in general is not good for your overall health and also for your spine health. It also significantly decreases the chances of a successful fusion and therefore the chances of optimal pain relief.
Answered 9/14/2015
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