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Unable To Stand For Long Time. Suggested Spinal Stenosis. Undergone Hip Replacement. Cure?
Question: Th advise required is for my father.
His AGE IS 67. He is UNABLE TO XXXXXXX NCE IN STANDING FOR EVEN 2 MINUTES. UNABLE TO WALK STEDILY FOR 15 MINUTES. MRI REPORTS SHOWN TO DRS. SOME DRS SAY IT IS SPINAL STENOSIS AT CERVICAL AND LUMBAR ZONE.
SOME DRS ADVISE OPERATION.
SOME DRS DO NOT FAVOUR BUT ADVISES PHYSIOTHERAPY AS IAM MANAGING TO LEAD A ROUTINE LIFE.
HAD UNDERGONE TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT ON MY RIGHT SIDE IN 2008 JULY.
UNDERWENT ANGIOPLASTY IN APRIL 2013 ON RCA(1 NO STENT) AND TAKING PRESCRIBED MEDICINES.
IS THERE A CURE THRU ' MEDICINES?
IS OPERATION THE ONLY SOLUTION ? IN SUCH CASE IS IT SAFE TO UNDERGO AND
GET 100% CURE.
His AGE IS 67. He is UNABLE TO XXXXXXX NCE IN STANDING FOR EVEN 2 MINUTES. UNABLE TO WALK STEDILY FOR 15 MINUTES. MRI REPORTS SHOWN TO DRS. SOME DRS SAY IT IS SPINAL STENOSIS AT CERVICAL AND LUMBAR ZONE.
SOME DRS ADVISE OPERATION.
SOME DRS DO NOT FAVOUR BUT ADVISES PHYSIOTHERAPY AS IAM MANAGING TO LEAD A ROUTINE LIFE.
HAD UNDERGONE TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT ON MY RIGHT SIDE IN 2008 JULY.
UNDERWENT ANGIOPLASTY IN APRIL 2013 ON RCA(1 NO STENT) AND TAKING PRESCRIBED MEDICINES.
IS THERE A CURE THRU ' MEDICINES?
IS OPERATION THE ONLY SOLUTION ? IN SUCH CASE IS IT SAFE TO UNDERGO AND
GET 100% CURE.
Dear ma,am
Hello & my best wishes for a speedy recovery to your father
Your father seems to be having cervical spondylosis with stenosis & lumbar canal stenosis combined .
As per his symptoms he will require cervical decompressive surgery, to be decided as per his clinical examination by a neurosurgeon.
Clinically it is to be seen whether his inability to balance & walk is attributable to spinal problem or not .
spinal surgery in a cardiac patient carries about 15% risk to life & risk of further neurological deterioration.
Surgery is not for 100% cure as it is an ongoing disease
Medical treatment & physiotherapy might help to some extent
Thanx
Dr Praveen k Nath XXXXXXX consultant neurosurgeon
Hello & my best wishes for a speedy recovery to your father
Your father seems to be having cervical spondylosis with stenosis & lumbar canal stenosis combined .
As per his symptoms he will require cervical decompressive surgery, to be decided as per his clinical examination by a neurosurgeon.
Clinically it is to be seen whether his inability to balance & walk is attributable to spinal problem or not .
spinal surgery in a cardiac patient carries about 15% risk to life & risk of further neurological deterioration.
Surgery is not for 100% cure as it is an ongoing disease
Medical treatment & physiotherapy might help to some extent
Thanx
Dr Praveen k Nath XXXXXXX consultant neurosurgeon
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
He have also osteoarthrities problem in the right knee.Can these complications dealt without any surgery?
Hello,
Osteoarthritis is an ongoing progressive disease It affects spine also. Surgery is needed in only few patients with severe disease. However it would be better that you deal about osteoarthritis complication with orthopedic surgeon.
Thanks
Dr. Praveen K Nath XXXXXXX Consultant Neurosurgeon
Osteoarthritis is an ongoing progressive disease It affects spine also. Surgery is needed in only few patients with severe disease. However it would be better that you deal about osteoarthritis complication with orthopedic surgeon.
Thanks
Dr. Praveen K Nath XXXXXXX Consultant Neurosurgeon
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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