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What Causes Pain In The Buttock And Knee After Lower Back Fusion Surgery?
I had a lower back fusion surgery I recently had lower back surgery, fusion. My left buttock and down to my left hip and knee are very painful. Is this normal? I had surgery almost seven weeks ago and I feel I should be progressing more. It is hard for to sit, stand, or walk for any length of time. Thank you.
Tue, 5 Feb 2019
Hello,
It is due to nerve compression.
As a first line management you can take drugs like gabapentin for symptomatic relief.
If symptoms persists you can consult an orthopedician and plan for an MRI scan.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It is due to nerve compression.
As a first line management you can take drugs like gabapentin for symptomatic relief.
If symptoms persists you can consult an orthopedician and plan for an MRI scan.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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