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What Causes Low Back Pain With Lumbar Radiation And Limping?

my 22 year old grandson has low back pain, lumbar radiation around, and limping. He is active at football and basketball. His doctor mentioned a possibility of ankylo spondylosis and some blood tests to check for a gene which might be involved. Please explain whaat this might mean. thank you
Fri, 16 Jan 2015
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Hello,

I have studied your case with diligence.

You may need to do MRI spine.
Ankylosing spondylitis typically involve spine and hips with other large joint also. There is reduced chest function in this disease. Stiffness in spine is increased you have such stiffness in spine?
Clinical examination is also required to diagnose it.
You can do blood test for HLA-B27 to confirm it.

If all test are normal you may need proper exercises and lifestyle modifications.

Till time continue medication and physiotherapy.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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What Causes Low Back Pain With Lumbar Radiation And Limping?

Hello, I have studied your case with diligence. You may need to do MRI spine. Ankylosing spondylitis typically involve spine and hips with other large joint also. There is reduced chest function in this disease. Stiffness in spine is increased you have such stiffness in spine? Clinical examination is also required to diagnose it. You can do blood test for HLA-B27 to confirm it. If all test are normal you may need proper exercises and lifestyle modifications. Till time continue medication and physiotherapy. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care