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What is the definition or description of: scars?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Scars: Scar = fibrous tissue that forms in tissue after injury.

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Answered 5/17/2017

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Back pain continues after L4/L5 fusion last spring. Post-op I developed scarring & lumbosacral arachnoiditis. Does this fall under the definition of "failed back surgery"? I can't stand long & have sensory ataxia so I'm not in a good spot. Thank you?

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