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I had a 360* lumbar fusion 11 yrs ago. never really got any relief. now they say i should have hardware removed, it may be irritating tissue?
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Maybe: In select causes hardware removal can help myofascial pain. Talk to your surgeon.
Answered 8/16/2013
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