Local MP prepares for spinal surgery

A local federal representative will undergo a major spinal surgery.

Prince Albert MP Randy Hoback will undergo a cervical discectomy and fusion, which helps relieve spinal cord and nerve root pressure in the neck.

The surgery involves removing damaged discs. In Hoback’s case the disc is between his C5 and C6 vertebrae, and takes seven hours to be completed.

Hoback first began experiencing numbness in his hands and arms as well as feeling pain in his legs, and medical tests showed that the disc was pressing against his spinal cord.

He said he was hoping to delay the surgery until after the fall federal election but was told he should have the surgery as soon as possible.

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After the procedure Hoback’s recovery will require spending five to six weeks with a neck brace, with limited work

Hoback said he plans on returning to full activity by August and will be running as the candidate for Prince Albert Conservative Party in the fall election.

The surgery will take place on Monday.

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