Question

lower spine procedures decrease the risk for urinary or bowel dysfunction

true

false

Explanation:

Analyze the anatomical risk of lower spine procedures

Lower spine procedures (such as lumbar surgeries) involve areas near the cauda equina and sacral nerve roots, which directly control bladder and bowel functions.

Evaluate the impact on risk

Rather than decreasing the risk, surgical intervention in the lower spine carries an inherent risk of causing or exacerbating urinary or bowel dysfunction due to potential nerve compression, inflammation, or intraoperative trauma. Therefore, the statement is false.

Answer:

• True
• False (Correct answer)