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52 yof w/rh arth, degdisc, diabetic, brcancer surv. use back brace when awake. told surgery not advised due to bone disease. use walker - suggestions?
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Surgery: If you're talking about spine surgery i would probably agree. It depends, you might be a candidate for a minimally invasive interventional procedure. An interventional spine specialist would be a good place to find out.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Full eval needed: Full evaluation needed for diagnosis. Rheumatologist may be helpful.
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