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Nerve compression
My father has severe nerve spinal compression. He is 81 years. old. Since last 2 years he had leg pain but now it has increased. He is heart patient with 2 stunts. So we don't want to go for surgery. We have tried all the treatments but no relief. He wears compression socks also. No vascular issue. Tried all medicines. Physiotherapy but no relief. I know it cannot be reversed but is there symptom relief. He stands and walk with stick/walker but is depressed because of heaviness in left leg and his knees also damaged.
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81 years of age with stents in the heart are not a medical absolute contraindication for surgery. If physiotherapy and other conservative methods have failed, surgery could be the only sensible option. Perhaps the surgery could be done under local anaesthesia + epidural anaesthesia - an experienced surgeon + anaesthetist can guide you. Medications for nerve pain relief can have side effects as well and may not be very effective.
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Consult an experienced neurosurgeon for proper surgical advice.
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