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Surgical Correction   

 

Surgery is commonly discussed after special studies for back related leg symptoms that are unresolved  (Patient Discussion Handout 4).  Patients may benefit from general information about the risks and potential outcomes of surgical treatment for different diagnoses.   

 

Carragee et al, 1997, Schade et al, 1999, Hansson & Hansson, 2000 and Carragee et al. 2006 prospective papers demonstrate that only strong concordant findings predict a reasonable outcome for lumbar surgery (Surgical Discussion).  

 

Surgery for Sciatica due to Herniated Disc 

 

Surgery for Neuroclaudication from Spinal Stenosis  

 

Spinal Fusion for lost structural integrity or instability 

 

Surgical Discussion  and Fusion Caveat 

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