> Of note: spinal fusions were not brought about on any scientific or experimental bases, but on hunches from surgeons (damnable bunch). Many do result in a red

> Of note: spinal fusions were not brought about on any scientific or experimental bases, but on hunches from surgeons (damnable bunch). Many do result in a reduction in pain, but it does bring to question how much of it is simply "placebo." You might be interested in Surgery, the Ultimate Placebo by orthopaedic surgeon Ian Harris.