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I have been diagnosed with a bilateral pars for l5 defect, i dont know what this means. the surgeon has also informed me i have to have a fusion surgery to help treat this. what is this and what will the surgery intail?
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You can read this link, a brief summary of your condition: https://spinecenterbr.com/pars-defect-condition-and-treatment/
Answered 8/1/2022
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