Publisher's Synopsis
Most pain in the lower back can be treated without surgery. In fact, surgery often does not relieve the pain; research suggests that 20 to 40 percent of spine surgeries are not successful. This lack of success is so common that there is a medical term for it: failed back surgery syndrome.Nonetheless, there are times when back surgery is a viable or necessary option to treat serious musculoskeletal injuries or nerve compression.
Spine surgery as an option tells us When should I consider back surgery?What are some types of back surgery?
What are the risks of back surgery?
What are the considerations for anesthesia during surgery?
