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1. I have been told that I have lumbar Degenerative Disk Disease. Do I need surgery?
   
2. Why was I told I must quit smoking before my spine surgery?
   
3. Could you tell me what's involved in epidural injections?
   
4. Can you describe the fusion process?
   
5. Will surgery help a cervical spine with degenerative disk disease?
   
6. Can you describe what's involved with a discogram?
   
7. What is the difference between herniated disc and bulging disc?
   
8. How did I herniated my disc?
   
9. Can you give me information on lumbar fusions and the usual recovery time?
   
10. My doctor recommended that I have the instrumentation removed from my back. Will that relieve my back pain?
    
11. My doctor told me that I have arthritis of my spine and that I should learn to live with the pain. Is that true?
    
12. When is surgery necessary for patients with spine problems?
    
13. If I have a fusion does that mean I will never be able to bend?
    
14. Will fusing my spine cause damage to adjacent area?
    
15. What are the risks associated with spinal surgery?
    
16. Does my insurance cover low back surgery?
    
17. I hear that men should not have fusion surgery, is this true?
    
18. What are some of the complications associated with fusion surgery?
    
19. How many times will I need to see my surgeon after surgery?
    
20. Why do some surgeons approach the spine from the back and others through the abdomen?
    
21. What are the risks from going in from the front?
    
22. What are the risks from going in from the back?
    
23. My doctor said he would be using a bone graph, what does this mean? What is bone graph?
    
24. Are there any alternatives to having a bone graph taken from my hip?
    
25. What are the differences between bone taken from my hip and donor bone?
    
26. I have heard people talk about the pain associated with harvesting bone from the hip. Does this happen to everyone and how long does it last?
    
27. Are there any potential complications with harvesting bone from my hip?
    
28. What are the treatment options for Adult Degenerative Scoliosis?
    
29. Is there any treatment for Chronic Pain Syndrome?
    
30. I have a thoracic disk herniation. What is the treatment regimen for this condition?