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What Is The Treatment For Weakness In Legs?
Yes, I have spinal stenosis and also post bonefusion L4L5 5yrs. Ago? Now It looks like possibly the screws have backed out or bone has spurred into spine around L3 ! I need a Nuerosurgeon ASAP? Legs are getting week, I stand all day on my job! Any suggestions?
Tue, 24 Jan 2017
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Failed back spine surgery should be considered in your case, according to your symptoms.
You are right, getting evaluated by a Neurosurgeon and by imaging studies such spinal MRI is necessary ASAP.
If spinal stenosis is diagnosed, decompressesive and revision surgery may be necessary.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Kind regards.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Failed back spine surgery should be considered in your case, according to your symptoms.
You are right, getting evaluated by a Neurosurgeon and by imaging studies such spinal MRI is necessary ASAP.
If spinal stenosis is diagnosed, decompressesive and revision surgery may be necessary.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Kind regards.
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