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Immobilizing the part of the vertebrae causing pain helps relieve symptoms related to back pain. In spinal fusion surgery, parts of the spine that cause pain due to arthritis, degeneration, stenosis, fracture, spondylolisthesis, scoliosis, etc., are fused and immobilized. They do not limit motion, but they control hyper-flexible areas and limit their flexibility.

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When can strenuous activity be resumed after spinal fusion?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern.

How can I manage pain from grade 1 spondylolisthesis?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Regarding the time required for fusion, it is highly variable and thus tough to say.

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What is the treatment for severe cervical spinal stenosis?

Hi, Welcome to iclinq.com. First of all, there is multi-level stenosis in radiology. And regarding the decision about surgery, we have to look at both radiology and the patient's clinical symptoms.

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How long does it take to recover after spinal fusion surgery?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern.

Are leg pain and feet numbness normal after fusion surgery?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Spine and lower back surgery is a procedure that can have variable post operative outcomes.

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Why am I still having pain in my right leg after my L5 to S1 fusion surgery?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Nerve healing could be painful, but the pain you described is due to nerve compression, and not from healing nerves.

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