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A member asked:

Could i still fuse and eliminate the pain? or is at this point 10 mos post op( l4-lf plif), that i'm not? my ct only showed lack of bone growth. tx

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Dr. Stevan Cordas answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Delayed fusion: Discuss a magnetic bone stimulator with your doc. Sometimes an external or internal device speeds up delayed bone healing.

Dr Amico Jr agreed

Answered 3/16/2015

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