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I had degenerative disc disease, degenerative bone disease, spondylothesis, l4 an ad l5, etc fusion surgery 3 weeks ago. leg is now very painful?

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Dr. Robert Uyeda
Dr. Robert Uyedaanswered
General Surgery 46 years experience
You need to: contact your surgeon immediately, because this could be a post-operative infection or other complication. Radiation down to your leg could come from nerve compression or venous thrombophlebitis, both serious conditions.
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