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Second Opinion for Spine Surgery: When It Helps and What to Ask
A second opinion for spine surgery means asking another spine specialist to review your MRI, symptoms and the operation you have been advised. It is most useful for planned disc surgery, decompression or spinal fusion. Warning signs such as bladder or bowel problems need hospital care first.
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