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Is Spinal Decompression Surgery A Complicated Procedure?
I am a 70 year old type2 diabetic in need of decompression back surgery. While surgeons downplay potential s, others. Say the risks of heart attacks, strokes, blood clots, and the likes. Should I learn to live with pain and pain meds ... or has technology made such procedures less complicated? Thanks, Ohio I understand each case must be examined individual, yet at my age, an extended recovery of unknown duration must offer a decent percentage of ambulances recovery
Tue, 25 Sep 2018
Hi,
Spinal decompression is a complicated procedure and results are not guaranteed. The weakness may prevail even after surgery.
The patient needs long-term physiotherapy following the procedure.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Spinal decompression is a complicated procedure and results are not guaranteed. The weakness may prevail even after surgery.
The patient needs long-term physiotherapy following the procedure.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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