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Scoliosis,SpinaBifida,TCS
I m having mild lumbar scoliosis, Spina Bifida & Tethered Spinal Cord at L-3.
EMG & NCV test r normal.
There is continuous Neck & Lower back pain.
Can't sit or stand in one position for long time (say for an hour).
Some doctors say there is need for an operation & some disagree!
What should I do?
Operation, yes or no?
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Dr. Hithysh BM
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello only way you can cure or reduce this symptoms by undergoing surgery but definitely its a risk a good operating doctor is required
If not it can be still more worse kindly take 2 opinions from 2 different orthopedician for further evaluation and treatment.
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