How do members experience Lumbar spine fusion?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Degenerative disc disease 12 6
Pain in lower back 6 2
Pain in leg(s) 2 2
Foot drop (left) 1 1
Joint instability 1 0

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Back pain 1
Balance problems 1
Pain in left leg 1
Poor peripheral circulation 1
Restless feeling in legs 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 2
Mild 0
None 4