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Lumbar spondylosis
Hi I have mild lumbar spondylosis on L4 and L5 can I take spinal anaesthesia for haemorrhoidectomy surgery?
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Yes, spinal needles are very thin and doesn't have effect spine in a long term
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Dr. Vivek A N
Orthopedist
22 yrs exp
Chennai
At 29 years, if you have spondylosis then you have to meet the anesthesiologist before you go for surgery.
Let the anesthesiologist decide if it's safe
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