I have a 17mm Tarlov cyst on my second sacral vertebra and I'm really scared about surgery what other treatment options are there? My radiologist appointment is a month away and the wait is making me anxious

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I've been having spine and vein pain for the last 6 months and the vein seems crushed. The pain in my spinal area is persistent and doctors recommended surgery. Is surgery the only option or are there other treatments I could try first? The pain is really affecting my daily life and I'm worried about going under the knife

yes sx is advised.ortho opinion is advised.

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Can you give me details on the cost of DBS surgery at AIIMS Delhi and Sir Ganga Ram Hospital Delhi also which doctors specialize in performing this procedure at these hospitals

COST depends on dr and hospital.

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Can you help me understand if surgery is the only option for my lumbar spondylolysis? I've attached some images do you think this can heal naturally or is surgery absolutely necessary? Also, if I go for surgery, what are the possible side effects or long-term issues I should be aware of?

please share the reports.

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