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  • 40 Years
  • 14/08/2025

I'm dealing with a torn meniscus but the pain is manageable right now do I really need surgery or can I wait it out? If I don't get it treated, what could happen to the torn meniscus over time?

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I've had lower back pain for 2 months and calf pain for 6 months my knee MRI was normal but lumbar spine MRI showed mild to moderate L5 S1 disc bulge and mild L4 L5 bulge with pain radiating down my left leg. I feel numbness in my left leg's second toe. Do I really need steroid injections or can exercises help without surgery?

With a mild to moderate L5-S1 disc bulge and mild L4-L5 bulge causing lower back pain and radiating down the left leg, including numbness in the second toe, you should explore conservative treatments like physical therapy and potentially a steroid injection before considering surgery. These non-surgical options can help manage pain and improve function

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I've had knee pain for about 15 days and just got my MRI results. Can you help me understand if surgery is needed? I'm really worried about what the report says and what my options are.

A detailed evaluation will help decide the best course of action.

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Can grade 1 anterolisthesis at L4-L5 with a disc bulge heal naturally without surgery, or is surgery the only option? Will proper exercises and less strenuous activities help the vertebrae return to their original position, or will it eventually progress to higher grades and require surgery later?

surgery is advised,discectomy is advised.

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