 Risks and benefits were all discussed, risk of bleeding, infection, damage to blood vessels, damage to nerve roots, need for further surgery, chronic pain with range of motion, risk of continued discomfort, risk of need for further reconstructive procedures, risk of blood clots, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, and risk of death were discussed. 
Risks and benefits were all discussed , risk of bleeding , infection , damage to blood vessels , damage to nerve roots , need for further surgery , chronic pain with range of motion , risk of continued discomfort , risk of need for further reconstructive procedures , risk of blood clots , pulmonary embolism , myocardial infarction , and risk of death were discussed .