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  • 14/08/2025

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. Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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

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