Daily Decisions
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Decision 1 of 4·Health
The back surgery
You have had back pain for two years that limits walking and sleep. A surgeon offers a procedure. For people in your situation, the procedure gives substantial relief 64% of the time, partial relief 30% of the time, and leads to a serious complication 6% of the time. Physical therapy three times a week for six months gives substantial relief 45% of the time and carries no serious risk. Doing nothing gives substantial improvement 20% of the time.
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- In a registry of patients with two or more years of pain, 64% reported substantial relief one year after the procedure, 30% reported partial relief, and 6% experienced a serious complication such as infection or nerve injury requiring further treatment.