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What Is The Possible Treatment For Lumbar Spondylitis ?
Hi My father who is 75, suffers from lumbar spondylitis , which also results in numbness of his feet, with pains running down his legs and causing him to hunch a bit when walking. He does not wish to risk surgery . Is this irreversible problem..and what are the best treatments? Thx
Wed, 3 Aug 2011
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Thanks for your query.
As this is an advanced case of lumbar spondylitis because of numbness,& pain .If conservative treatment of analgesics,multivitamins,calcium , intermittent pelvic traction ,ultrasonics fail then surgery is the only alternative.Keeping in mind age conservative treatment is better.
‘Hope I have answered your query, I will be available to answer your follow up queries, “Wish you Good Health and trouble free speedy recovery”
Thanks for your query.
As this is an advanced case of lumbar spondylitis because of numbness,& pain .If conservative treatment of analgesics,multivitamins,calcium , intermittent pelvic traction ,ultrasonics fail then surgery is the only alternative.Keeping in mind age conservative treatment is better.
‘Hope I have answered your query, I will be available to answer your follow up queries, “Wish you Good Health and trouble free speedy recovery”
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