Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Can Treatment And Medication Cause Permanent Damage To Ligamentum Flavum Hypertrophy And Disc Extrusion?
I have multilevel degenerative changes resulting in varying degrees of neuroforaminal and central canal narrowing most pronounced at l4-l5 and l5-s1. left paracentral disc extrusion at the l5-s1 level appears to obliterate the left lateral recess with disc material abutting the decending left s1 nerve root. also at the l5-s1 level there is a broad based diffuse disc buldge and bilateral facet and ligamentum flavum hypertrophy with superimposed left paracentral disc extrusion. I have had pain for the last year and a half,treated with medication only can this condition cause any perminate damage?
Thu, 2 Feb 2017
Hello,
You have nerve compression of S1 root and forminal narrowing at L5 -S1 level.Also there are degenerative changes at other levels.If proper exercise and precautions are not taken then the condition can worsen like numbness and tingling or loss of sensation orlossof strength in your lower limbs which will lead to difficulty in walking and using your lower limbs in daily activities
Some of the precautionary measures are - avoiding forward bending, lifting heavy weights, avoid jerky movements, following ergonomic principles.
some activities like walking, swimming,yoga will help in maintaining muscle strength.
Also physiotherapy treatment will help you.
hope this helps you
thank you
You have nerve compression of S1 root and forminal narrowing at L5 -S1 level.Also there are degenerative changes at other levels.If proper exercise and precautions are not taken then the condition can worsen like numbness and tingling or loss of sensation orlossof strength in your lower limbs which will lead to difficulty in walking and using your lower limbs in daily activities
Some of the precautionary measures are - avoiding forward bending, lifting heavy weights, avoid jerky movements, following ergonomic principles.
some activities like walking, swimming,yoga will help in maintaining muscle strength.
Also physiotherapy treatment will help you.
hope this helps you
thank you
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....