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Spinal Surgery Is Less Effective In Overweight/Obese Patients

Obesity has been found to be an independent risk factor for developing back pain, sciatica, degenerative disc disease and spinal stenosis.  It is now also considered to be a risk factor for developing complications following a lumbar spinal procedure. Current literature suggests that obese patients now represent nearly 35% of the United States population. A

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