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