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I've just had my second back fusion (l4/l5 fused) and am having numbness sensations in both legs followed up by knee pain. does this go away,?

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Dr. Matthew Kozminski answered

I would hope so: but if things do not improve, please talk to the surgeon that did the surgery to make sure there are no problems.

Answered 6/22/2016

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A member asked:

I've just had my second back fusion (l4/l5 fused) and am having numbness sensations in both legs followed up by knee pain. does this go away,?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Matthew Kozminski answered

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