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Lumbar Herniated Disc: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … Surgery may relieve your pain faster than non-surgical treatments. For symptoms that have lasted at least 6 weeks … I can accept the potential risks, so I'm going ahead with tests and moving forward with the surgery. Dean, age 39 …
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Discectomy for a Lumbar Herniated Disc On this page: Surgery Overview What To … (the non-surgical group) was assigned to try non-surgical treatments for 6 months, followed by surgery if their …
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Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Should I Have Surgery? Decision … them. You may want to have surgery if you have tried other treatments for a few months and your pain or other symptoms …
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… Percutaneous Discectomy for a Lumbar Herniated Disc On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It … Your medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests (such as MRI , CT scan , or myelogram ) show that the …
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… Sinusitis: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … to prevent future infections. You may need to use these treatments for a long time. What are the risks of sinus … medicines and done home treatment for 4 to 6 weeks, and tests show that you have a sinus problem that surgery can …
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… Bunions: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … to have surgery later if you feel you need it. Using other treatments may relieve your pain, allowing you to do your … you make this decision. I'm ready to take action. I want to discuss the options with others. I want to learn more about …
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… Cataracts: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … you make this decision. I'm ready to take action. I want to discuss the options with others. I want to learn more about …
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… Meniscus Tear: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … a common knee injury. The meniscus is a rubbery, C-shaped disc that cushions your knee. Each knee has two menisci … If you have ongoing pain after trying these non-surgical treatments, you can work with your doctor to plan a rehab …
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… Enlarged Prostate: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … help some men whose symptoms bother them a lot. But other treatments usually are tried first. Watchful waiting or … you make this decision. I'm ready to take action. I want to discuss the options with others. I want to learn more about …