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Is Surgery The Only Solution For Impingement On Spine In L3 4 And 5 Areas?
I was diagnosed with impingement on my spine in the L3 4 and 5 areas causing severe pain shooting down my left side. I have some numbness in the leg as well and I m starting to walk with a dropped foot. I m trying to get in to see a back specialist asap. Is surgery the only solution?
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
Hello,
Taking count of your symptoms it seems like a nerve compression. I believe surgery is the only treatment in this case since you are having severe pain and numbness.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
Taking count of your symptoms it seems like a nerve compression. I believe surgery is the only treatment in this case since you are having severe pain and numbness.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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