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I have a herniated disc, l5. the pain is unbearable. i'm thinking of having surgery. what type of surgeon would best? orthopedic or neurosurgeon?
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Both docs: Can do that work, so I think it is best to get a good referral and ask as many questions as you can and get a second opinion and decide from there. It is always important to use someone with a lot of experience and deals with the specific condition that you have.
Answered 3/31/2016
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