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Lumbar Sacral Spinal Fusion Treatment Report

Category: Surgeries

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shell052169

Data Quality: 2 stars
- Sex: M
- Age: 44y
- Duration: 32 yrs
PRO survey: PRO 3
Quality of Life:
- Social: Mild
- Mental: Mild
- Physical: None
Surgery type: Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)

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4 weeks ago
by shell052169
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**Purpose:** Bulging disc *(Started Oct 10, 1997)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Oct 10, 1997	One time	Major	Severe	Always	Somewhat

Date: Oct 10, 1997
Advice & Tips: Make sure it is a last resort try everything you can before you let anyone cut on you. The Fusion didn't take for me and I still live in pain everyday, severe pain. The only reason I am glad that I had the procedure is if I didn't I wouldn't be walking today. I just want you to know they gave me a 50% chance of success when they went in to do the surgery and the surgeon said that was the standard that they go by. people be sure it is a last resort.

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