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How painful is surgery for spondylolithesis?
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It varies: For the surgery , you are out. But there can be some significant pain post op depending on the type of operation.
Answered 6/23/2017
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Painfull Post Op: Most common surgery done for Spondylolithesis is Spinal Fusion and it is painful post op and have to take Pain Meds and there is a rehab period as well You do not feel any pain during the surgery as you are under General Anasthesia but pain is post and uring rehab period and has to be controlled with strong pain killers
Answered 3/18/2015
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