My mom has severe back pain and can't walk properly, with her right leg going numb. Her whole spinal MRI shows severe spinal canal stenosis. She already has partial paralysis from a brain hemorrhage six years ago and takes daily BP meds. Should we consider surgery for her condition and what would the cost be

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Spinal surgery may be considered if conservative treatment fails‚Äîseek a spine surgeon for cost and surgical feasibility.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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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?

Discectomy is advised to the patient.

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I've been diagnosed with a diffuse annular disc bulge at L4-L5 causing thecal sac indentation and bilateral recess narrowing with nerve compression. My doctor mentioned endoscopic discectomy but I'm not sure if it's really necessary will this procedure actually provide a permanent fix or are there other options I should consider first?

Discectomy is the procedure done by a neurosurgeon.

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My grandfather is 83 and had a fall in the bathroom that caused a blood clot in his brain. The doctors are recommending surgery, but I'm worried can surgery really fix this at his age? Is it safe for him to go through the procedure? Would really appreciate your advice.

Sorry to hear about situation. Age is not the only factor, surgery and outcome depends on his general health, state of his heart function. Please discuss with physician and neurosurgeon.

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