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Neurology (Expert Forum)
Annular tear in lumbar disc
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Doctor's Answer
by CCF Neuro[P] MD, RPS, Jul 13, 2000 12:00AM
Dear Diane:
As with any surgical procedure, alot depends on the person doing the surgery. If he/she has done enough patients to have a track record, then I would assume that he/she is good enough to do surgery on you. If this is his/her initial attempts I would seek another surgeon. If the tear is localized so the procedure can be done effectively (need to ask the neurosurgeon, likely a second opinion would be best) then the risks and benefits to the procedure should be a go. I can't answer this question not having seen the film. There should be good results.
Sincerely,
CCF Neuro MD
As with any surgical procedure, alot depends on the person doing the surgery. If he/she has done enough patients to have a track record, then I would assume that he/she is good enough to do surgery on you. If this is his/her initial attempts I would seek another surgeon. If the tear is localized so the procedure can be done effectively (need to ask the neurosurgeon, likely a second opinion would be best) then the risks and benefits to the procedure should be a go. I can't answer this question not having seen the film. There should be good results.
Sincerely,
CCF Neuro MD
Member Comments (1)
by beboop, May 02, 2008 12:14PM
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