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Do bone spurs in spine generally require surgery? what about partial sacralization?

Q: do bone spurs in spine generally require surgery? what about partial sacralization?

: Not necessarily, as these are common and often totally asymptomatic. Spine surgery is best considered if instability, unremitting pain, progressive weakness and/ or muscle atrophy, progressive numbness, bladder or bowel dysfunction.

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Not necessarily, as these are common and often totally asymptomatic. Spine surgery is best considered if instability, unremitting pain, progressive weakness and/ or muscle atrophy, progressive numbness, bladder or bowel dysfunction.

Answered 5/12/2021

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Do bone spurs in spine generally require surgery? what about partial sacralization?

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