Question 1

Got the MRI report showing disc extrusion - is surgery absolutely necessary for this? We're really hesitant about going under the knife, are there other treatment options that could work instead? Just worried about whether this can be managed without surgery

Accepted Answer

Some cases can be managed without surgery, while others may require it for effective treatment. A detailed evaluation will help decide the best course of action.

Question 2

My dad is 60 and his MRI showed a small T2 FLAIR hyperintense lesion near the right CP angle, around the 8th nerve and root exit zone of the right 5th nerve. The report says it's likely a trigeminal schwannoma. How serious is this? Would he need surgery or radiation treatment?

Accepted Answer

A trigeminal schwannoma, confirmed by MRI showing a T2 FLAIR hyperintense lesion in the CP angle, is generally considered a benign tumor that can often be managed with surgery. The tumor's size and location near the 8th and 5th cranial nerves require careful consideration, but surgical removal is often the primary treatment. Radiation therapy may also be an option in some cases, particularly for larger or unresectable tumors

Question 3

I have a bulging disc in my spine and my doctor recommended surgery but I'm not sure if it's safe or necessary if physio doesn't work what are the risks and side effects of spinal surgery

Accepted Answer

Surgery is advised if conservative physio fails or neurological signs worsen; risks include infection, nerve injury, or non-improvement.

my dad has hydrocephalus and the doctors recommended shunt surgery is this the only option or can medicines help treat his condition without surgery

For hydrocephalus, shunt surgery is the standard treatment. Medications can manage symptoms temporarily but won‚Äôt address the underlying issue. Consult with a pediatric neurosurgeon.

More Neurosurgery Health Queries

Got the MRI report showing disc extrusion - is surgery absolutely necessary for this? We're really hesitant about going under the knife, are there other treatment options that could work instead? Just worried about whether this can be managed without surgery

My dad is 60 and his MRI showed a small T2 FLAIR hyperintense lesion near the right CP angle, around the 8th nerve and root exit zone of the right 5th nerve. The report says it's likely a trigeminal schwannoma. How serious is this? Would he need surgery or radiation treatment?

I have a bulging disc in my spine and my doctor recommended surgery but I'm not sure if it's safe or necessary if physio doesn't work what are the risks and side effects of spinal surgery

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