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How painful is a spinal fusion?

I am a 48 year old female. I want to know how painful is a spinal fusion?

3 Answers

Very painful.
Depends on the extent of the procedure , number of levels, use of interbody, it might be a 1-2 day hospital stay vs several days. Pain also depends on these factors
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Moderate