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Complex spine decompression in Germany

Story by Tiago Sousa ✓ Verified Portugal · age 37 ★★★★★

Two failed surgeries in Lisbon. The German team did a full 3D reconstruction pre-op, found scar tissue no one had flagged. Expensive (€45k) but I'm walking without a brace 6 months later.

This is one patient's experience, not a prediction for your case. Outcomes depend on your condition, age and surgeon.

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