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Back And Leg Pain. MRI Shows L4-L5 Dislocated Or Pressed. Which Surgeon Should We Consult?
Hello Doctor, My wife having problem in her back, I consulted Doctor s where they advised that she having L4/L5 dislocated or pressed after seeing the MRI reports. I need to understand which surgon i should refer to? or if you could advise me which hospital /doctor i can refer to. She is having back pain/ and leg pain,
Fri, 14 Dec 2012
If it is L4/L5 dislocation then it is spondylolisthesis and it is creating pressure in nerve leading to radiculopaty Kindly show her to preferably to neurosurgeon otherwise orthopedicsurgeon.
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