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Does Foraminal Stenosis With Impingement Of Nerve Have Other Surgical Options?
I have been diagnosed with L5 S1 foraminal stenous with severe impingement of the right nerve. I can barely walk most days and the pain is ridiculous. Surgery is recommended to replace the disc and fused the bones. Sounds like two surgeries in one. Sine they enter the abdomen and turn me over and enter the back to complete the fusion. Just wanting to see the surgery online but neglected to get the name of the surgery. I also would like to know all of my options. I want my life back. Thank you
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
Considering severity of symptoms you will need surgical correction. Don't worry results are good in such surgeries. Don't be apprehensive. Viewing video only will add to your worry. Continue conservative measures like physiotherapy. Hope my advice will help you. Take care. Don't forget to rate me.
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