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Jamie Mackie was restricted to 19 appearances for QPR last season because of an ankle injury

QPR forward Jamie Mackie could be out for up to three months with a back injury which requires surgery.

The 32-year-old has scored four goals in 20 appearances for the R's this season.

"Jamie has bulged a disc in his back that's pressing on his nerve. He's got to have a spinal decompression," head physio Matt May told the club website. external-link

"He'll need to rest and allow for the healing to take place, and then he can focus on getting back to full fitness."