My orthopedic surgeon won't operate on my severe cervical stenosis until I quit smoking he says the bones won't fuse properly. Is that accurate? And is it ethical to withhold surgery over smoking? I know healing's slower for smokers, but is fusion really impossible if I don't quit?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Yes, smoking slows spinal fusion; surgery may fail‚Äîquitting is crucial for success and safety.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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