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Underwent Discectomy. Getting Sciatica Pain In Hips And Ankle. Suggest Treatment?
I underwent a discectomy in Nov 12 at L4-5 level. The sciatica (mlld) again appeared wef Jul 13.
My MRI report of 14 Aug says "L4-5 disc reveals moderate diffuse posterior bulge indenting the thecal sac and bilaterally traversing nerve roots. A focal hyperintensity is seen on T2 weighted images- High Intensity Zone within its posterior margin in midline suggestive of a partial annular tear.
Presently am getting sciatica pain in my hips and ankle.
My MRI report of 14 Aug says "L4-5 disc reveals moderate diffuse posterior bulge indenting the thecal sac and bilaterally traversing nerve roots. A focal hyperintensity is seen on T2 weighted images- High Intensity Zone within its posterior margin in midline suggestive of a partial annular tear.
Presently am getting sciatica pain in my hips and ankle.
Fri, 13 Sep 2013
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us,
As per your investigations I suspect failed spine surgery as at same level there is appearance of disc bulge.
As there is compression of traversing nerve root ,decompression of those segment is suggested.
Mean while Muscle relaxant with neurotropic medication will help to relieve symptoms.
Till that time Physiotherapy like USG and SWD will give some relief
I hope that I have answered your query. Let me know if I can help you further. Take care
Thanks for writing to us,
As per your investigations I suspect failed spine surgery as at same level there is appearance of disc bulge.
As there is compression of traversing nerve root ,decompression of those segment is suggested.
Mean while Muscle relaxant with neurotropic medication will help to relieve symptoms.
Till that time Physiotherapy like USG and SWD will give some relief
I hope that I have answered your query. Let me know if I can help you further. Take care
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