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I had a back surgery because the disc bulged. can i break the fusion if i move the wrong way?

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Dr. Mehul Desai answered

Unlikely: Although anything is possible especially with extreme moments, it is unlikely with day to day activity.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/23/2017

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A member asked:

I had a back surgery because the disc bulged. can i break the fusion if i move the wrong way?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mehul Desai answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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