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Diagnosed by mri as having cauda equina syndrome. which specialtie(s) can perform the corrective surgery. thank you.
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Neurosurgery: Neurosurgery is the speciality performing spinal surgery. Some ortho docs are also certified to perform spine surgery.
Answered 3/9/2020
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