I've been having pain in both legs and my orthopedist mentioned it might be lumbar spinal stenosis at L4 L5. I'm 80 years old is surgery usually recommended for someone my age or are there other options I should consider first

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Hello lots of things to look for age factor stress Diabetes and hypertension should be ruled out consult orthopedician for further evaluation and treatment In my opinion I dont advice you for surgery you can take a second opinion

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I'm about 4 months into recovering from a D12 compression fracture, but I'm still experiencing severe back pain and my legs feel like they're twisting. I'm worried and wondering how much longer it might take for the D12 area to heal. Is this normal, or should I be concerned about these lingering symptoms?

you might be suffering from rickets consult orthopaedician for the same

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I hurt my knee in a bike accident 3 weeks ago and the x-ray showed a tibial spine fracture with the ACL displaced by about 3mm. I've been wearing a knee brace since then but still can't walk freely stairs are painful and I can't straighten my knee all the way. How long until this heals and do I need surgery?

ortho opinion is advised to the patient.

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