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A member asked:
I have spinal stenosis and neuropathy. need surgery for prolapse.....is a spinal block instead of general anesthesia advisable? i use oxygen nightly
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Depends: Muscles may need to be relaxed, and a block cannot do that like general anesthesia could, but for some of the minimally invasive options, this is possible. Discuss the procedure with your surgeon to know
Answered 6/20/2017
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