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What is a spinal block?

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  1. American Society of Anesthesiologists
     
    American Society of Anesthesiologists answered:
    A spinal involves placing a small needle in the back and into the fluid surrounding the spinal cord. A local anesthetic is then injected, temporarily numbing the lower half of the body.
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    A spinal involves placing a small needle in the back and into the fluid surrounding the spinal cord. A local anesthetic is then injected, temporarily numbing the lower half of the body. More

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