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Can back surgery be done with local anesthesia?
Certain kinds can but it is extremely rare
Sudden Gluteal depression
Yes. That’s a sign of muscle atrophy from nerve compression causing sciatica and denervation of that muscle
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What test may be available?
Yes. “Stand-up” mri where you are sitting is an option. Also CT myelogram can be performed. It is much much faster than an mri so you only have to lie down for 10minutes