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Hi, recently i saw a ortho doctor who advised me to go for surgery..L5S1 problem. He also said some people complains 5% pain still remains after surgery and also chances of reoccurence in a later stage...can anyone advise me if i have to go for surgery or not. I am suffering pain for the last 4 years. Thank you.
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Hello there, Please upload your xray/mri and reports...along with your symptoms and the medications you took till now in detail manner Proper guidance can then be given regarding your problem and wethr you should opt surgery or continue with conservative management. Regards.
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