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What are the risk related to sciatica surgery? i am 23 male and 5'-8" and weight 105 kgs can i have surgery at this stage?

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Dr. Rick Pospisil answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Sciatica: Biggest risk is failure to resolve your symptoms long term ( happens 10-15 % of time } . Other risks are associated with any surgery like infection, blood loss, nerve injury ,blood clots or anesthetic complications involving irritation of your trachea or lungs.

Answered 2/11/2016

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