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Chevy454 I think that very much depends on the skill of your surgeon. Mine also wanted a second opinion, which indicated to me that he wanted confirmation on his own prognosis, not that he didn't know what he was doing. He was a brilliant consultant in every way. The procedure went well and long-term I had no pain, only slight permanent nerve damage which hardly affects my everyday motor skills. The procedure was expected to last about 15 years and 19 years later i'm only now waiting for a further op on the same area.