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  • 60 Years
  • 14/08/2025

My dad's MRI shows a diffuse bulge in L23 disc with right paracentral protrusion pressing on the right L3 nerve root, plus a diffuse bulge at L34 causing mild narrowing of the L3 neural foramina. He also has mild generalized arthropathy. He's dealing with constant back pain and leg pain is surgery the only option or can meds help manage this?

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my husband has 5 mm canal stenosis and the doctor suggested surgery but he can't even walk straight now i'm really worried are there any serious complications we should know about before going ahead with the operation

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I had a TLIF surgery for my lumbar spine a year ago but still have constant pain that won't go away even after doing all the recommended exercises. I can't walk for more than 10 minutes, and the pain shoots down my legs just like before the surgery. I also struggle to bend beyond a slight angle. My post-op MRI report is available what could be causing this, and how can I finally get relief?

Persistent pain a year after TLIF surgery, including radiating leg pain and limited mobility, could indicate several issues like failed fusion, nerve problems, or adjacent segment disease. To determine the cause and find relief, a thorough evaluation, including your post-op MRI, is crucial

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