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Can back surgery be done with local anesthesia?

I will have back surgery. Can back surgery be done with local anesthesia?

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Minimally invasive procedures could possibly be done with local, but I would recommend general anesthesia.
Is it back surgery or a block they are doing?
Certain kinds can but it is extremely rare
No, not if its anything more than just an injection.
Depends on the procedure, but yes, some are done under local anesthesia.