- male
- 50 Years
- 14/08/2025
My uncle is 50 and has lumbar spondylosis at L4 L5. He's been feeling numbness in his thumb, index, and middle fingers, especially when lying down. Is there a way to treat this without surgery?
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ortho opinion is advised to the patient at apollo hospital.
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Neurologist
Answered 14/08/2025
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