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A member asked:
Why are bone growth stimulators used? 3 level cervical spine fusion 2 weeks ago. no xrays or anything but was told i was going to be given a bone growth stimulator at my appointment. seems a little premature?
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Much better, and more accurate explanation, can be obtained from your surgeon. But would gather there is concern of an incomplete fusion or a bony nonunion, especially if there is a history of cigarette smoking.
Answered 11/30/2021
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