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Is fever common after back fusion surgery?
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Yes, briefly: A low grade fever of 100-101f is common for 1-2 days after surgery. Higher fever or fever of longer duration could indicate an infection and would need to be evaluated by your surgeon.
Answered 3/9/2019
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