Question 1

I had spine surgery at L2-L3 and L4-L5 levels two years ago but now I'm getting really bad pain in my lower left back could this be related to my previous surgery or something new going on?

Accepted Answer

Discectomy is advised to the patient.

Question 2

My mom has a 17-14mm disc prolapse at L4-L5. Will this heal on its own with rest or does she need surgery? Also, is it okay to keep doing physiotherapy for this?

Accepted Answer

Discectomy is advised to the patient.

Question 3

My sister was just diagnosed with a meningioma and we're really worried. Is surgery the only option or are there other treatments available? What kind of complications could happen after surgery? We're trying to figure out the best way to handle this is there any chance medications could control it instead of going straight to surgery?

Accepted Answer

Surgery is often the first line of treatment for meningiomas, but it's not always the only option. Other treatments like radiation therapy, observation, and even medication can be considered, depending on the meningioma's size, location, growth rate, and other factors. After surgery, complications can include seizures, vision problems, difficulty speaking, and more.

More Neurosurgery Health Queries

I had spine surgery at L2-L3 and L4-L5 levels two years ago but now I'm getting really bad pain in my lower left back could this be related to my previous surgery or something new going on?

My mom has a 17-14mm disc prolapse at L4-L5. Will this heal on its own with rest or does she need surgery? Also, is it okay to keep doing physiotherapy for this?

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