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When can spinal fusion hardware be removed? i am having a ton of arthritic pain and it is 3 years out. i have tried pt pain meds chiropractor!

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Now try the surgeon.: You really need to try going back to the surgeon or, if that is not possible, see another. A ton of pain does not seem the normal course, so before you cause damage, have a spinal surgeon evaluate your post operative status.

Answered 5/26/2019

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