Here are three notes:
1. The Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit organization committed to clinical practice and education and research.
2. The three areas most greatly affected by complications after spine surgery are:
- Bladder and bowel control
- Sexual health and depression
- Respiratory functions
3. According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, an estimated 11,000 spinal cord injuries occur every year in the United States. Many of these are caused by trauma to the vertebral column.
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Health plan’s low back pain programs add $3.6k to spinal fusion cases: 5 things to know
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