Lumbar spondolysis

2017-12-09 18:03:21
Hi all I got my reports. Here's what it says- "Lumbar spondolyisis with annular tear and disc prostrutions at L5-S1 level and at S1-S2 causing the thecal sac with compression at nerve root". Doctors advice- surgery needed at this stage. Any comments pls
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If you got leg pain you can try nerve root block before surgery in most cases it will help you to avoid surgery. Usually all disc problem settles down in six months. If you not got leg pain surgery may not be necessary- try physio it will help. Take care

Answered2017-12-10 00:52:30

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