Back Conditions
- Back Conditions A-Z
- Herniated Disc
- Sprains and Strains
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Spondylolisthesis
- Facet Arthritis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Failed Back Surgery
Back Pain Treatments
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Failed Back Surgery Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many surgeries are performed annually and how many of those fail?
It is estimated that approximately 450,000 or more spine operations are performed annually. Innovative surgical procedures developed recently offer excellent results and allow most patients in all age groups be pain free and lead healthy, active lifestyles.
However, approximately 20% of these patients continue to have significant problems. Patients, their families, and treating physicians often experience frustration, anger, and sometimes despair over persistent or even worsening symptoms that cannot be explained.
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