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February 8, 2012

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What to Expect after Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

It has been 9 weeks since I had minimally invasive spine surgery for spinal stenosis, but I still don't feel like I have much movement in my back. Will the flexibility in my back ever return to normal, or do I have to learn to live with restricted movement?

—Aurora, CO

This is an important question that patients don't often think about until after they've had spine surgery. Because you didn't mention the specifics of your minimally invasive spine surgery for spinal stenosis, I can't accurately predict whether your back flexibility will return to normal. However, I can give…

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Cedars-Sinai Institute for Spinal Disorders
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