Q. Do we need surgery for intervertebral disc displacement?
Hi doctor,
I have severe leg pain in both legs. It occurs during night time. I have pain in lower back. My magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) report says there is diffuse disc bulge causing thecal sac compression at L4 to L5 and L5 to S1. There is small disc bulge causing thecal compression at D11 and D12 level. There is ligamentum flavum hypertrophy and facet hypertrophy seen at multiple levels causing bilateral recess stenosis. Please help me.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com. These magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings indicate chronic degeneration of the column, with intervertebral disc displacement in two levels (thoracic and lumbar). There is no need for surgery. I recommend painkillers, a muscle relaxant for the pain and physiotherapy. It is necessary to lose some weight and avoid weight lifting.
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