• reddit_sux@lemmy.world
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    14 hours ago

    The vertebrae needn’t come back to its place but still give pain relief in the long term by giving it stability. It is usually accompanied by other procedures which also reduces strain on the nerve giving relief.

    BTW I am a surgeon treating and operating for back pain.

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      6 hours ago

      Yep, this is correct. It’s not possible to conclusively determine the outcome of this particular procedure without a pre-op x-ray and the patient’s feedback.