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Disc Buldge L2 L3 , L3 L4 , L4 L5
My Mom has been suffering from low back pain since more than 15 years. On year 2016 she did a surgery in New delhi but still the whole pain wasn't gone. Now, her problem is getting a bit worse and she is feeling chronic pain on her low back. Doctors here in my country Afghanistan has suggested Fusion of Joints. Considering her previous surgery , is there any non surgical treatment? If not, is Fusion of Joints a suitable treatment for her? Is she a candidate for Spinal Arthroplasty Surgery?.
Based on my research , fusion of joints completely immobilizes the fused spines and the stress transfers to joints above and below which accelerates the degeneration of discs at this age. Do you recommend Disc replacement?
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Dr. Amitabh Gupta
Spine Surgeon
19 yrs exp
Delhi
Sorry to hear about ur mother problems that she is still suffering after surgery. She has a degenerative spine disease. Fusion is recommended based on clinical and imaging findings. She may try reducing weight.
Avoid sitting on ground.
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Use western toilet and not bend forward.
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Regular back exercises to strengthen the muscles of spine. Thanks
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