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A member asked:
I had a bone spur removed from my l5/s1 due to nerve compression. how likely are they to grow back?
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Somewhat likely.: By bone spur, i assume you are referring to osteophytes caused by arthritis to the facet joints of the back. Facet degeneration is a continous process, and over time, will cause increasing bone spurs. Most of the time, we can accommodate these bone spurs, without surgery. In some instances, the bone spurs will cause enough nerve compression, causing severe pain, weakness and numbness.
Answered 9/2/2015
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Degenerative changes: Are ongoing and given your age, very likely so hopefully your surgeon gave you a good decompression.
Answered 3/21/2013
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