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My ex-husband is a spine surgeon and he won't touch a patient who has already had spine surgery because the success rate of subsequent surgeries is extremely low. I just think it's crazy for someone who has any sort of back injury to continue doing something like quadruple jumps. I can maybe understand in some situations, such as basketball, where the players can make millions more by extending their careers a few years. But Plushy is already a legend and he won't really make much more doing shows as a 2 time gold medalist rather than just a gold medalist (which obviously is a best case scenario and somewhat unlikely if Chan continues to skate well). I hope ego or pressure from the Russian federation don't force him to make a poor decision because back injuries are so unpredictable.
Agree. Spinal surgeries are not something to take lightly. I have two friends, A & B with this problem. Both A & B problems were work-induced. A had hers for a long time but never undergo surgery. Occasionally, the pain creeps back and can be debilitating. A has a very good and close friend who is a neurosurgeon, who told her that surgery should always always be the last resort. B already had 2 steroid injections (according to the doctor, you can only have maximum three steroid injections) and refused surgery too.
It's Plushy's choice whether to opt for or against surgery. I suppose, it all depends on how much the pain is bothering him too. I wish him all the best in his decision and as a fellow human being, will not wish less for someone who has contributed much to figure skating.