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Question: Hello I am 38 years old with large lateral disc extrusion at L5S1 causing severe sciatica since three months ,my MRI also says that disc has compressed the sac I have tried physio ,they were suspecting pyriformis syndrome so the wrong excercises worsened my pain ,pls tell me my options my life quality has gone and I am too depressed can't even go to work .i am willing to do anything to get better ,do I need surgery?
Brief Answer:
Surgery is needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
I have seen the attached report. Large disc protrusion and nerve compression can be corrected surgically. Nerve decompression is needed for the pain to improve.
You can consult a neurosurgeon regarding the best type of surgery that will help you. Decompression therapy will also help but will provide a temporary relief only.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Surgery is needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
I have seen the attached report. Large disc protrusion and nerve compression can be corrected surgically. Nerve decompression is needed for the pain to improve.
You can consult a neurosurgeon regarding the best type of surgery that will help you. Decompression therapy will also help but will provide a temporary relief only.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Which sort of surgery do you suggest wether I should go for minimal invasive procedure or open surgery
Brief Answer:
Minimally invasive procedure is better.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Since only one disc is affected minimally invasive procedure should be sufficient.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Minimally invasive procedure is better.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Since only one disc is affected minimally invasive procedure should be sufficient.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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