Low back pain

2016-01-12 18:05:52
My mom fell down one month back from that time she is getting low back pain & leg pains regarding this we consulted one neurologist. he said discs came together needs an operation. is operation necessary for this problem and whom i should consult for this
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consult local orthopedic surgeon get evaluated by clinical examination and investigations and treated

Answered2016-01-14 02:00:51

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A neurosurgeon or a spine surgeon can determine whether surgery is required or not. That decision however is only after examining the patient and looking at the MRI.

Answered2016-01-13 14:33:12

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