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L5 S1 - Disc Herniation
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I have been diagnosed for L5 S1 disc Herniation. Initially I could not able to walk but now I could (10 minutes approx). Neurologist have suggested for the surgery. So, is it safe to undergo & for how many days the patient have to be hospitalized?
Approximate cost of the surgery?
My age is 25 years
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Hi,
If your disc is very bad and you are unable to walk or losing muscle power in feet and/or losing control of your pee/poo then you will definitely need surgery.
If medicines help control the pain and you are functional then you can avoid surgery and go for conservative methods
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Dr. Vijay Kumar Loya
Orthopedic surgeon
11 yrs exp
Hyderabad
usual surgery for disc herniation is removal of culprit fragment to relieve your symptoms.
there are many ways to do that, cost depends on where you do it.
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I would suggest you to consult directly
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