When is disk replacement considered for lower back pain?

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  1. Dr. Mehmet Oz
     
    Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:
    Disk replacement is only performed when a degenerated disk has failed all non-surgical management and lower back pain does not improve with physical therapy and medication. Watch the video for more information on disk replacement for lower back pain.





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