Surgery at L1 -L5 of spine

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Asked for Male, 67 Years

Hi father aged 67 has diagnosed with some defect in the spine and need some urgent surgery.he is a diabetic,BP and thyroid patient. Will be successful at this age of we go for a surgery. Currently my father lost his sensation on legs, difficulty in standing and walking with backpain.also some issue with increased prostate size. Thanks

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Dr. Apoorva Kumar Neurosurgeon 19 yrs exp Lucknow · Accepted Answer

Dr. Apoorva Kumar

Neurosurgeon 19 yrs exp Lucknow

He should undergo surgery after getting anasthetist fitness.

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