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Spinal surgery
Spinal surgery is the invasive treatment of the spine by a spinal surgeon, with cutting, removal of pathological tissues, stabilization of the spinal column or reconstruction of the spine for any necessary reason, benign or malignant, acute or chronic conditions.
Dr. Carol Van der Harst reviewed this
37 year experience in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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What is the normal age range for spinal surgery?
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How long does recovery take from spinal surgery?
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Can you suggest any alternative to spinal surgery?
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What are the metal plates for spinal surgery made of?
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Is it possible to wake up while having spinal surgery?
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How much time are you hospitalized after spinal surgery?
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What is the average length of time off after spinal surgery ?
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Could laser spinal surgery really work?
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What is involved in laser spinal surgery?
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I was wondering what are the risks of spinal surgery?
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Can you tell me if laser spinal surgery really works?
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A 35-year old asked:
Can you get spinal surgery if you three herniated discs?
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A 34-year old asked:
How effective is spinal surgery for degenerative arthritus?
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A 33-year old asked:
Is it normal to be bloated a few weeks after spinal surgery?
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How can I get my bowels to start working after spinal surgery?
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A 34-year old asked:
Is it worth it to have spinal surgery to repair worn away cartillage?
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A 47-year old asked:
Post spinal surgery rehabilitation, what are some good excercises, foods and pain reduction tips?
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A 34-year old asked:
How soon after spinal surgery (discetomy) can I fly?
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A 30-year old asked:
Is scoliosis spinal surgery bad for your flexibility?
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A 41-year old asked:
What is the recovery time for spinal surgery on thorax?
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A 33-year old asked:
Can any doc tell me what's success rate of spinal surgery?
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How big / noticeable would the scar be after spinal surgery?
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A 36-year old asked:
What to do if I have headaches after spinal surgery, doctors keep dismissing it?
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A 41-year old asked:
What other medicine besides narcotics can I use to help pain after an upper spinal surgery?
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A male asked:
My trap has torn from insertion at C7, after a spinal surgery that went wrong. Is it possible to repair this?
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A 36-year old female asked about a 36-year old male:
Is spinal surgery necessary for a disc tear between C7 and t1? Has pt alone been found to be successful for this type of injury?
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A 29-year old female asked:
I had my 3rd spinal surgery in the last 2 years and this time he closed up with staples instead. What would be the reason for that? they hurt!
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A 41-year old asked:
Can spinal surgery cause nerve damage?
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What are the likely complications of lumbar spinal surgery?
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I am having headaches after spinal surgery. How can I prevent them?
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