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Is Spinal Cord Compression Curable By Physiotherapy?
Dear Sir, My father who is 68 years old. Recently we took a MRI Scan for his spinal chord. His L4-L5 disc(above the abdomen) has been compressed to 6.5 mm. Other L2,L3....are 12mm or 11mm in width. His height:168 cms, age:68, weight:69. Please advice me on this. Is it better to go for a surgery or its curable by Physiotherapy treatment. Thanks, Saravana Perumal
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Hello,
About 10% of cases with disc prolapse need surgery. The remaining can get better with conservative treatment- rest, medicines and physiotherapy. Avoid lifting heavy weights and forward bending.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
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Dr. Sudhir Kumar
About 10% of cases with disc prolapse need surgery. The remaining can get better with conservative treatment- rest, medicines and physiotherapy. Avoid lifting heavy weights and forward bending.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Sudhir Kumar
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