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See the MRI nad kindly suggest what to do...doctors says operation is the option.have seen 2-3 doctors
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Needs clinical examination . If there is no weakness in the legs / urinary disturbance , then surgery can be avoided.
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This is a incomplete report, ask for AP spinal canal diameters at disc level.
share xray too -Lumbosacral Spine - Lateral (standing).
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Consult online with reports.
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In this case, surgery or Medicines depends on amount of slip of bone (listhesis) , patient complaints and nerve compression.
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Dr. Shardul Madhav Soman
Spine Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Pune
Need actual films and xrays to know more .
If conservative trial has failed you may require surgery or can try root block in such cases, also detailed history is needed
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spine treatment dosen't depend on MRI only it has to correlate with symptoms
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do teleconsultation with me
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Dr. D. Shrinivas
Orthopedist
22 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hello Practo User,
Please post her clinical history.
What problems she is facing now?
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It is not correct to give advice based on MRI REPORTS.
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