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Back surgery
Any surg that enters the muscles & beyond. Usually means involving work on the bone structurs disks r considered back surgery. They include a multitude of procedures. 2 many 2 list here!
Dr. Peter Ihle reviewed this
56 year experience in Orthopedic Surgery
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Please tell me how long it takes for to have back surgery?
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I have a pulling in my back after back surgery four month ago what could it be?
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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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I have recently had back surgery for the 4th time. What is best to restore strength in my back?
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I'm having back surgery tomorrow and really worried. Ocan you offer me some helpful hints on how to go?
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