Original Article

Lumbar Disk Surgery in Patients Over 50 Years of Age

Authors: THOMAS F. PARRISH M.D.

Abstract

The author demonstrates that age does not disbar the patient from surgery in the treatment of the lumbar disk syndrome if the indications exist. He finds no ready answer to the almost uniformly good results.

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