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vertebra, lumbar, low back, vertebra, thoracic, mid back, herniated lumbar disk, lumbar spinal surgery, lumbar spinal surgery, lumbar spinal surgery is used, the spinal bones, vertebrae, disks, nerves, the lower back, lumbar spine, spinal fusion, spinal surgery, cervical spine consists of bones, vertebrae, separated by soft cushions, disks, pressure on the nerves that branch off the spinal cord, produce pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, injured disks that bulge out, slipped disk, between the vertebrae, bone injuries, fractures, narrowing, the space between vertebrae, spinal stenosis, growths, tumors, pockets of infection, abscesses, pockets of blood, hematomas, patients, spinal pain, in the neck, treated conservatively, surgery, bedrest, traction, anti-inflammatory medications, nonsteroid, steroid, physical therapy, braces, exercise, maintaining good health, muscle strength, body posture, appropriate rest, exercise help, prevent unnecessary strain on the spine, muscles, lumbar spinal surgery, the patient is under general anesthesia, unconscious, pain-free, an incision is made over the troubled area, bone that curves around, covers the spinal cord, lamina, removed, laminectomy, tissue that is causing pressure on the nerve, spinal cord is removed, hole, the nerve passes enlarged, prevent further pressure on the nerve, spinal fusion is necessary to stabilize the area, symptoms of lumbar spine problems, pain that extends, radiates, buttocks, back of thigh, pain that interferes, daily activities, weakness of legs, feet, numbness of legs, feet, toes, loss of bowel, bladder control, experiencing numbness in groin region, urinary, bowel control, contact health care provider, could indicate cauda equina syndrome, must be addressed, risks, anesthesia, reactions to medications, problems breathing, surgery, bleeding, infection, additional risks of spinal surgery, nerve damage paralysis, blood clots, muscle weakness, loss of bowel, bladder control, outcome depends on the source, the problem, extent, the injury but most patients, very well after surgery, length of hospital stay, vary according, surgery performed, short, overnight, simple discectomy, to up to a week, a spinal fusion is peformed, encouraged to walk the, second day after surgery to reduce the risk of blood clots, deep venous thrombosis, complete recovery takes, 5 weeks, heavy work is not recommended, several months after surgery, not at.