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Undergone Microscopic Discectomy, In Pain. Have MRI Result. Can Any Online Doctor Help?

Hi myself female 41 years. Had. Undergone microscopic discetamy in 2005 @ L5-S1 but still continue to have lot of pain.my recent mri shows mild lumbar spondcylosis. Mild bilateral paracentral, foraminal and central disc herniation at L5- S1 level causing root indentation. Degeneration of L5-S1 disc. Cord signal normal.mild scoliosisx of lumnbar spine convexity. To left side. Mild marginal osteophytes noted in L4 & L5 vertebrae. Wat does these mean & what cvouldf best option. I asm from india, hyderabad.
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Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted that you have undergone microscopic discectomy about eight years ago, without complete relief of pain. At present, your main complaints are persistent pain.
As per your MRI report, there still is disc prolapse at L5-S1 level with pinching of the nerve at that level.
We need to examine you in details, and also go through your MRI films to come to a conclusion.
I would feel that you do not require another surgery now. The best options for you would be medical treatment with physiotherapy.
I would be pleased to see you at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.
I hope it helps.

Please get back if you require any additional information.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
My personal URL on this website: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/

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Undergone Microscopic Discectomy, In Pain. Have MRI Result. Can Any Online Doctor Help?

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted that you have undergone microscopic discectomy about eight years ago, without complete relief of pain. At present, your main complaints are persistent pain. As per your MRI report, there still is disc prolapse at L5-S1 level with pinching of the nerve at that level. We need to examine you in details, and also go through your MRI films to come to a conclusion. I would feel that you do not require another surgery now. The best options for you would be medical treatment with physiotherapy. I would be pleased to see you at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. I hope it helps. Please get back if you require any additional information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, My personal URL on this website: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/