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My Spinal Specialist said he would be using implants in my spine. Is this really necessary? |
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Yes, only if you need a fusion. Spine implants have come a long way and are becoming better and better all the time. There are very few spine surgeons that are doing lumbar spine fusion without using implants. My feelings are that current implants are so helpful in producing successful fusion that if your spine surgeon plans to fuse you without any implants, you should seek the counsel of other spine surgeons. Not all spine surgery requires fusion and therefore not all spine surgery requires implants. Again, get second and third opinions about your condition.
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