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Post fusion 2009: now l4-5 right facet joint arthrosis, severe neural foriminal stenosis with some compression. surgery needed?
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Need for 2nd O.R.: Adjacent level changes are common after fusion surgery. Conservative treatment is still warranted like therapy, body mechanics, and facet ( joint) injections, but surgery may be an appropriate option at the appropriate time.
Answered 1/29/2019
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