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Senior Member (**Dr Smith is named after a character from Lost in Space, not a medical doctor)
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Lost in Space
Posts: 3,515
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Originally Posted by Leesa
Also, there is the "Domino effect." It doesn't usually happen this fast, but it is when the levels above/below the surgery site fail and that's because they have to take on more of the load. So that leads to more surgery. Then IF you have that repaired, the levels above/below THAT site fail, etc. etc. etc. It's a vicious circle.  The doctors don't tell their patients about THAT either.  |
For cmerrick, this is known as failed back syndrome.
See: failed back syndrome
See: failed back surgery syndrome
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Dr. Smith is NOT a medical doctor. He was a character from LOST IN SPACE.
All opinions expressed are my own. For medical advice/opinion, consult your doctor.
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