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My four month old is having surgery for a tethered spinal cord. how long is the recovery?
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Ask your surgeon: This will best be answered by your pediatric neurosurgeon. Okay to take family with you for consult to help log answers and instructions about this procedure. Be well.
Answered 7/20/2013
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