It’s true that spine surgery cannot fix every problem. Many patients are disappointed to hear that spine surgery may not be the answer to their problem.
However, there are also many patients who are excellent candidates for spine surgery. In fact, there are specific conditions that a spine operation has a very high likelihood of fixing. Of course, no one wants to have a surgery that they don’t have to have. But if you have significant pain that has not responded to non-surgical care, a surgical consultation may be the logical next step. A consultation does not mean that you will have surgery, but gives you the opportunity to explore your options. Continue reading “THE RATIONALE FOR SPINE SURGERY”