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Having L5S1 SLIP DISC problem
This is x-ray report of my mother she has L5S1 SLIP disc. For this problem how to slove this. And which doctor should we consult. Can you please give us tips.
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Spondylolisthesis is a very painful thing as there is fracture and the vertebrae is moving over one another whenever she is bending or moving. It's like a fracture moving which causes pain. But here we are not treating the MRI we are treating a patient and her symptoms we need need to look how are her symptoms and also if the listhesis is stable or unstable type.
If its stable and not much symptoms in terms of claudication or neuro deficits then you might no surgery and can be very well treated with medication exercises and posture modification.
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Dr. Amitabh Gupta
Spine Surgeon
19 yrs exp
Delhi
Looks like slip of one block over another. Mask her to avoid weight lifting and bending over.
Use western toilet
Not to sit on ground
Wear belt
Daily walks
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If no improvement consult
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Dr. D. Shrinivas
Orthopedist
22 yrs exp
Mumbai
You need to consult a Orthopaedic doctor and get your mother examined.
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Dr. Pranav Mahajan
Orthopedic surgeon
15 yrs exp
Indore
This report suggests that she is having spindylolosthesis alongwith degenerative changes.. it means that vertebrae are not in straight line.. one vertebrae is going ahead than the lower one.. that may cause severe compression of spinal cord.. What complaints is she having at present.. There is a possibility that she may require surgery..
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I think it would be better to get MRI of Lumbosacral spine. She can start with Use of lumbosacral belt for support, hot fomentation, take analgesic, calcium and vitamin d supplements..
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Avoid heavy work, avoid sitting down, avoid Indian toilet, avoid forward bending..
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