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Suggest Treatment For Degenerative Disc Disease

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Posted on Tue, 19 Sep 2017
Question: I have degenerative disc with spurs all down the entire backbone, I also hae stenosis in my neck Would surgery fix this , or is something you just have to endure?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes ,Surgery can be done effectively.

Detailed Answer:
Hi ,I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
In my opinion , If you are unable to do your activities of daily living due to pain or muscle weakness , caused by spinal canal stenosis , can be relieved by surgery, to decompress and stabilize the spine. In today's time you don't have to leave with it.
thanks for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

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Suggest Treatment For Degenerative Disc Disease

Brief Answer: Yes ,Surgery can be done effectively. Detailed Answer: Hi ,I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon. In my opinion , If you are unable to do your activities of daily living due to pain or muscle weakness , caused by spinal canal stenosis , can be relieved by surgery, to decompress and stabilize the spine. In today's time you don't have to leave with it. thanks for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.