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My dad lives in chronic pain from spinal stenosis/sciatica. is it possible to have an elective surgery to sever damaged spine so he won't live in pain?
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Absolutely: Spinal stenosis is one of the most common and most successfully treated conditions that we see. He should definitely be seen to discuss treatment options.
Answered 5/19/2016
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