Question 1

My mom has a 1714 mm disc prolapse in her L4-L5 region should we consider surgery or is there a chance it can heal on its own? Really worried and would appreciate some guidance on the best course of action

Accepted Answer

A disc prolapse, especially in the L4-L5 region, can cause significant pain and discomfort, but it's often managed non-surgically. While the 1714 mm measurement seems high, it's more likely a typo (it's referring to a larger measurement area in the spinal region, not the disc size) and the most important factor is the extent of nerve compression and the severity of your mom's symptoms. Surgery is typically reserved for cases where non-surgical treatments fail or if there are neurological deficits.

Question 2

My mom has glomus tumor and is struggling to eat properly she coughs every time she swallows food. She recently had gamma knife surgery at Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai. Would your treatment help her condition? Can you advise what options she has?

Accepted Answer

stereotactic radiosurgery -gamma knife surgery are successful in long-term control of tumor growth and in decrease of catecholamine excretion in functional tumors, however, the short duration of observation after stereotactic radiosurgery does not allow for definite conclusions. Radiation treatment is advised as the sole treatment modality for elderly or infirm patients who are symptomatic, especially those with extensive or growing tumors.Its beneficial .

Question 3

I've had surgery for severe radiating pain from my shoulder down my arm due to a C6 disc prolapse, but the pain keeps coming and going. Is surgery the only solution for this, or are there other treatment options I should consider?

Accepted Answer

Persistent post-op pain may need imaging and nerve evaluation‚Äîdiscuss with a spine specialist for alternate treatments.

My mom has severe leg pain and can barely walk due to compressed spinal veins seen on her MRI. The report says she has L4-L5 disk degeneration with nerve root compression and grade I anterolisthesis. Physiotherapy didn't help is surgery the only option left and how safe is it

More Neurosurgery Health Queries

My mom has a 1714 mm disc prolapse in her L4-L5 region should we consider surgery or is there a chance it can heal on its own? Really worried and would appreciate some guidance on the best course of action

My mom has glomus tumor and is struggling to eat properly she coughs every time she swallows food. She recently had gamma knife surgery at Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai. Would your treatment help her condition? Can you advise what options she has?

I've had surgery for severe radiating pain from my shoulder down my arm due to a C6 disc prolapse, but the pain keeps coming and going. Is surgery the only solution for this, or are there other treatment options I should consider?

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