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Low back Pain
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My mom is 57 yrs old. she is suffering from low back pain..when we did MRI we came to know that the bone is broken and the cell has been pressed. doctor suggested to do the surgery. i want to consult that what are risk involved in the operations and is there any side effects for this. ??
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With recent times, surgical instrumentation and techniques have improved to a great extent and are further evolving.
With any surgery few risks are associated with spine surgery:
1. Infection.
2. Bleeding
3. Neurological damage
4.. Wrong level or wrong disc.
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surgery depends on whether there is neurological weakness or symptoms involved.
share MRI if you can..
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Go ahead with surgery if there are neurological weakness or bowel and bladder complications.
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⢠Postural Correction- Sit Tall, Walk Tall.
⢠Extension Exercises x 15 times x twice daily.
⢠Apply Hot Fomentation twice daily.
⢠Avoid bending in front.
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Dr. Chetan Wankhede
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13 yrs exp
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MRI films needed to assess.
Surgery depnd on type of fracture n displacemnt n symptoms?
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