By causing changes in the blood vessels and nutrients, smoking may have indirect consequences on the health of the spine.
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Research shows that cigarette smoking decreases a patient's chance of achieving a successful lumbar fusion surgery. Find out more in this article.
This interactive video provides an overview of smoking's effects on back pain.
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Resources to Help Quit Smoking
This page provides links, addresses, and phone numbers for resources and organizations that help with smoking-related issues.
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Ways to Quit Smoking
Research shows that a combining behavioral changes and anti-smoking medication is the best way to stop smoking. Read on for more tips.
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When to Quit Smoking
Quitting smoking due to spinal fusion surgery is difficult. Patients who had the most postoperative success with quitting smoked less before their surgery.