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Suggest Treatment For A Stabbing Back Pain

my husband has undergone spinal fusion with titanium cage at l4 l5 before two months as he was suffering from back pain for a year. after surgery his condition has worsened. now he experiences low back pain that moves to his hip and thighs. the pain is stabbing in nature and occurs when he moves.(like, turning while lying down, getting up, sitting down etc) when he gets up in the morning and evening his legs start to tremble for half to a minute. mri shows no nerve root impingement. please help.
Thu, 27 Aug 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case.
Arachnoiditis can be possibility you will need MRI with contrast to confirm diagnosis..

You can take electro stimulation for arachnoiditis.

You need to take urgent treatment as this pain may worsen without treatment.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For A Stabbing Back Pain

Hello, I have studied your case. Arachnoiditis can be possibility you will need MRI with contrast to confirm diagnosis.. You can take electro stimulation for arachnoiditis. You need to take urgent treatment as this pain may worsen without treatment. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.