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Severe hip pain that travels down my leg and into my feet. i had a hemilaminectomy in my l5 s1 15 years ago and my scar is burning...
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See your doctor: Given the past surgery, seeing your doctor is strongly suggested to determine if additional evaluation needs to be performed. You may need imaging studies to evaluate the area, depending on any findings on physical exam.
Answered 2/26/2018
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