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Should Operation Be Done For Pressure In L4 And L5 Vertebrae?
Ive been having a backache since february this year, my first mri indicated pressure in my L4 and L5 vetebrae and advised to have an operation yesterday i had another mri and wasctold i had an abcess in the spine (pott spine) and i have to be on tb treatment. I need your second opinion Regards SHEILA
Thu, 24 Jul 2014
Hi sheila
For potts spine surgery is only recommended if you have progressive neurological deficits like weakness and urinary symptoms like retension of urine. Otherwise absolute bed rest for one month and anti tuberculous treatment for 18 months. Start mobilising gradually wearing lumbar corset later after one month of ATT.
Take high protein diet.
Thank you
For potts spine surgery is only recommended if you have progressive neurological deficits like weakness and urinary symptoms like retension of urine. Otherwise absolute bed rest for one month and anti tuberculous treatment for 18 months. Start mobilising gradually wearing lumbar corset later after one month of ATT.
Take high protein diet.
Thank you
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