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Is Surgery Effective At Treating Pinched Nerves?

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Posted on Tue, 9 May 2023
Question: Have been diagnosed with 2 pinched nerves at L1 and L2. What is the success rate of surgery for This?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (20 minutes later)
Brief Answer:

Around 90%.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

If the diagnosis and the indications for the surgery are correct, the success rate for surgical treatment of pinched nerves at L1, L2 is around 90%.

There are variations regarding to the surgeon experience, equipment, timing of the surgery, etc.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical
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Is Surgery Effective At Treating Pinched Nerves?

Brief Answer: Around 90%. Detailed Answer: Hello, If the diagnosis and the indications for the surgery are correct, the success rate for surgical treatment of pinched nerves at L1, L2 is around 90%. There are variations regarding to the surgeon experience, equipment, timing of the surgery, etc. Hope I have answered your query. Take care Regards, Dr Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical