Is spinal anesthesia dangerous?
Spinal anesthesia has long been known to be extremely safe when practiced by skilled practitioners. Permanent paralysis or any damage to the spinal cord or spinal nerves after spinal anesthesia is extremely rare. Spinal anesthesia also has some distinct safety advantages over general anesthesia for certain patients undergoing certain types of procedures. Spinal anesthesia does not cause or exacerbate back pain any more than general anesthesia.
