Question 1

My dad has a herniated disk at L5 S1 and the doctor is recommending minor surgery. Is surgery really necessary or can it be treated with just medicines? The doctor said the slipped disk is pressing on a nerve going to his left leg, which is causing back pain and loss of sensation in that leg. I'm worried what would be the best approach?

Accepted Answer

Disecectomy at l5-S1 is advised ,ortho opinion also advised to the patient.

Question 2

my mri report shows grade 1 anterolisthesis of l5 over s1 with a break in the pars interarticularis of l5 vertebral body - does this condition usually require surgery or can it be managed without it

Accepted Answer

Grade 1 anterolisthesis with pars break often managed with rest, brace, and physiotherapy‚Äîsurgery only if pain/numbness persists or worsens.

Question 3

I have a disc bulge at L5S1 in my lower back and I'm really worried about whether it's safe or not. Can you suggest some good doctors and hospitals for surgery if I need it? I'm not sure where to go for the best treatment

Accepted Answer

This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail. -Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if there is any. --. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding. --. Keep no pillow under the head. --. Avoid painful acts & activities. --. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold. -- .Do mild exercises for the affected part.- back and lower limbs and foot and ankles. --.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my YouTube channel Dr. N. C. Gupta and watch 'Me & My Yoga' and 'Yoga Simplified'.

I've been diagnosed with bulging discs in my 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th cervical vertebrae and was recommended microdiscectomy surgery. I'm really worried about the risks is this procedure actually safe and effective? Are there other ways to fix this without going under the knife?

Microdiscectomy for bulging cervical discs is generally a safe and effective procedure with a high success rate, according to HSS

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my mri report shows grade 1 anterolisthesis of l5 over s1 with a break in the pars interarticularis of l5 vertebral body - does this condition usually require surgery or can it be managed without it

I have a disc bulge at L5S1 in my lower back and I'm really worried about whether it's safe or not. Can you suggest some good doctors and hospitals for surgery if I need it? I'm not sure where to go for the best treatment

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