- male
- 40 Years
- 14/08/2025
I have a disc bulge at C5-C7 according to my MRI report which shows cervical canal dimensions from C2 to C7 as C2C3 11mm, C3C4 9mm, C4C5 11mm, C5C6 10mm, C6C7 9mm. Doctors say this is causing my left arm and wrist pain, making it hard to sleep or work. I've seen multiple doctors but no one has given me a clear solution. Is this condition curable? Right now I'm doing isometric neck exercises but wondering if surgery might be needed. If I wanted to consult you in person, where in OMR road could I meet you?
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View allI had an L5-S1 TLIF surgery a year ago but I'm still in a lot of pain. I can't walk for more than 15 minutes or bend beyond a slight angle, and the pain keeps shooting down my left leg. My post-op MRI report shows issues, but I'm not sure what to do next. How can I finally get relief from this?
Persistent pain after an L5-S1 TLIF surgery, despite successful fusion, can indicate complications like adjacent segment disease, scar tissue formation, or hardware-related issues. It's crucial to have a thorough evaluation with your doctor to determine the specific cause and develop a targeted treatment plan. This may include physical therapy, nerve blocks, medications, or, in some cases, revision surgery
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My MRI report shows diffuse disc bulge at L4-L5 and L5-S1 with foraminal protrusion, annular tears, and nerve compression. The canal is narrowed to 9.4mm at L5-S1. Can this be managed with physiotherapy and exercise, or is surgery necessary? I'm worried about the nerve compression and whether conservative treatment would be enough.
It's understandable to be concerned about the nerve compression and whether physiotherapy and exercise are enough for your L4-L5 and L5-S1 disc bulges, especially with the narrowed canal at L5-S1. While physiotherapy is often the first line of treatment, surgical intervention might be necessary depending on the severity of your symptoms and the effectiveness of conservative approaches
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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?
Have to see the scans and condition of patient directly . Consult neurosurgeon personally.
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