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Severe Stenosis, Grade 2 Sponylolisthesis. Suggestive Treatment?

The surgeon has told me that I have a serious stenosis L4-5 and L4-5 grade IIspondylolisthesis. The surgery would entail going through the stomach to strengthen the spine by putting brackets or whatever in the back then a few days operate on the back to complete the surgery. Needless to say I am very upset..please help with info. I am a 67 ear old woman
Mon, 2 Dec 2013
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I am really sorry for your condition. But, I also personally think that surgery itself is the best treatment for your condition, severe spinal stenosis. You may need surgery as your doctor suggested but as it is a major surgery, co morbid associated conditions should also be taken into account and the benefits should outweigh risks.


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Severe Stenosis, Grade 2 Sponylolisthesis. Suggestive Treatment?

Hi, Thanks for consulting HealthcareMagic! I am really sorry for your condition. But, I also personally think that surgery itself is the best treatment for your condition, severe spinal stenosis. You may need surgery as your doctor suggested but as it is a major surgery, co morbid associated conditions should also be taken into account and the benefits should outweigh risks. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have have any clarifications. If not, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. If you like my answers and wish me to answer in future, bring it to my attention: Dr Vasanth. Url link is as follows: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-vasanth/66057 Wish you good health!