Question 1

My mom fell off her scooty on November 28th because of sudden brakes. The 3D CT scan showed a hairline fracture on her right frontal bone. Will this heal on its own or does she need surgery? It's December 1st now and she seems normal except for swelling on her forehead, lips, and black eyes. A dental surgeon said medicines should help but advised consulting a neurosurgeon. What do you suggest?

Accepted Answer

Have to see the scans and condition of patient directly . Consult neurosurgeon personally.

Question 2

My mom has a 1714 mm disc prolapse in her L4-L5 region should we consider surgery or is there a chance it can heal on its own? Really worried and would appreciate some guidance on the best course of action

Accepted Answer

A disc prolapse, especially in the L4-L5 region, can cause significant pain and discomfort, but it's often managed non-surgically. While the 1714 mm measurement seems high, it's more likely a typo (it's referring to a larger measurement area in the spinal region, not the disc size) and the most important factor is the extent of nerve compression and the severity of your mom's symptoms. Surgery is typically reserved for cases where non-surgical treatments fail or if there are neurological deficits.

Question 3

My wife has been dealing with a CSF leak since March 21st what should we be doing at home to help her feel better? Also, any idea how much the surgery might cost?

Accepted Answer

While a CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) leak is best treated under the supervision of a doctor, some initial conservative measures can be taken at home to manage symptoms and potentially help the leak heal. These include bed rest, increased fluid intake, and avoiding activities that increase head pressure The cost of CSF leak surgery in India varies, but generally, an endoscopic repair procedure can cost around ‚Çπ2.5 lakh. However, some cases may have lower costs, and in some instances, procedures have been performed free of cost

Had cervical spine laminectomy surgery 8 months ago and still dealing with neck and shoulder pain when turning my head. My post-surgery MRI report shows everything's fine but the discomfort won't go away. Could this be normal healing or something I should worry about?

ortho opinion is advised to the patient at apollo hospital.

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My mom has a 1714 mm disc prolapse in her L4-L5 region should we consider surgery or is there a chance it can heal on its own? Really worried and would appreciate some guidance on the best course of action

My wife has been dealing with a CSF leak since March 21st what should we be doing at home to help her feel better? Also, any idea how much the surgery might cost?

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