I have been told that once I have my knee replacements it should help stabilize my spine. I am in pain (sometimes considerable) from spinal stenosis, sciatica, severly reduced L3 disk. I am concerned that after the knee replacements I will still need spinal surgery. How realistic is this concern?
Q: My knees are shot (knee replacement is scheduled) but back/hip/leg pain prevails...s
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