My L45 disc shows a right paracentral focal disc extrusion that's 14 x 10 x 12 mm, pressing on the thecal sac and cauda equina roots. There's mild central spinal canal stenosis, moderate right and mild left lateral recess stenosis, compressing the right L5 root and touching the left L5 root. The L5S1 disc has a posterior central protrusion too. Do I really need surgery or are there other treatments that could help?

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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

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

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My brother has a minute 243617 mm brain tumor and the doctors recommended surgery. We're really worried about the risks can you explain what kind of surgery it might be and how it's done? Also, which hospitals in North India are the best for this operation? We don't know much about the process and could use some guidance.

if you are in delhi then aiims is a good option other than that several famous neurosurgeons are there in private sector too

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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

needs P/E for better advice.

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