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Lumbar Spondylosis

2017-06-23 10:54:31
My 50 year old uncle has Lumbar Spondylosis (L4, L5). He experiences numbness in his thumb, index finger and the middle especially while lying down. Can this be treated without surgery?
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More detailed assessement would be required in order to comment about surgery. However he should do regular physiotherapy.

Answered2017-06-23 12:34:11

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