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Lamenectomy 2012. reruptured disk in the same place. is it safe to for go another lamenectomy??? 43 yo female
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Sure: Redo is indicated treatment for recurrent leg pain with recurrent herniation wont treat back pain. rates of batter root go up after three attempts first redo is safe and effective to treat leg pain not back ache nicotine is bad for discs and healing
Answered 7/31/2015
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