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Lumbar spinal stenosis

Compared to people who never smoked, heavy smokers who go through at least 15 cigarettes a day are 46 per cent more likely to have this spinal surgery. (Photo: Pixabay)

People who smoke more likely to get spinal surgery

Lumbar spinal stenosis develops with age, but nicotine’s constriction of blood flow and promotion of inflammation contribute to process.

06 Jan 2018 10:30 AM

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