Sunday, January 9, 2011

I have been recommended back surgery. Can you tell me the success rate? I am 49 years old.

There are many types of surgical procedures for back pain including fusion, removal of discs or vertebrae. The results of surgery are mediocre at best and recurrence of back pain is common. Before you jump in line for surgery, get to know your surgeon and talk to other patients who have had surgery- you may just want to stick to physical therapy and use of pain medications. Just read on cyberspace on how people have done after back surgery- the majority are in worse shape and completely disabled. Back surgery is also very expensive and the good results are not guaranteed. There are no refunds in back surgery. Unless you want a life of pain and untold suffering, you should think twice about back surgery.

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