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Suggest Treatment For Osteoarthritis, Spinal Stenosis And Pinched Nerve
Is laser spine surgery a better option than traditional spine surgery. The person has a diagnosis osteoarthritis, degeneration to the cervical, thoracic. lumbar and some sacral involvement. Other diagnosis spinal stenosis, concave discs, pinched nerve. Can you please advise. Thank you,
Wed, 1 Apr 2020
Hello,
Traditional surgery will give better and long term results. LASER is a less invasive method but the chances for recurrence will be there.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Traditional surgery will give better and long term results. LASER is a less invasive method but the chances for recurrence will be there.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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