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Q: keyhole disc replacement surgery ?

asked by: aware on April 27th, 2009

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I am told by two doctors at diff hospitals that I need surgery for my herniated disc at C5/C6. I would like to find out which is better - keyhole disc replacement surgery or the conventional method? What are the risks involved for both and the benefits if any, recovery period, etc

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