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I have 1cm intra/extra spinal tumor at l4 with 3 nerves that appear to be in tumor. if removed, do most patients have chronic pain after surgery?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Varies : The outcome of resection of a tumor from your spinal column can vary significantly based upon multiple factors. Certainly one of the possible poor outcomes would be to have pain unrelieved or even worsened after surgery. I would discuss the likelihood of this happening directly with your surgeon.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/16/2015

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A member asked:

I have 1cm intra/extra spinal tumor at l4 with 3 nerves that appear to be in tumor. if removed, do most patients have chronic pain after surgery?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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