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Is it safe to go for surgery for slipped disc at 55 yrs. suffering from pain from past five years. got swelling in neck, arms and leg. please help.

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Surgery ?: All surgical procedure can have complication. If conservative treatment is doing the job , u don't need surgery.See an orthopedic physician for evaluation and work up.

Answered 11/28/2017

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Yes: Chronological age is only one factor. Biological age, meaning how healthy you are is probably just as important. If you have health issues such as heart disease or diabetes it increases risk.

Answered 3/3/2014

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