Physical Exercise With Osteoarthritis Lumbar Spine
Lumbar spinal surgery is used to correct problems with the spinal bones (vertebrae), disks, or nerves of the lower back (lumbar spine).
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Lumbar spinal surgery
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The spine consists of bones (vertebrae) separated by soft cushions (disks). Pressure on the nerves that branch off the spinal cord can produce pain,
Lumbar spinal surgery is done while...
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