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My Wife Is 74 She Has Had 4 Back Surgery’s

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Posted on Wed, 2 Oct 2019
Question: My wife is 74 she has had 4 back surgery’s in the past 4 years.she is
Now having a walk that turns into a run that she can’t contirooô
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
She needs a neurological examination, visit her orthopaedic surgeon.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

Taking count of her history of back surgeries there may be a recent complication of the spinal issues that may have caused damage to nerves.
She may need to do a neurological examination by a neurologist and her orthopaedic surgeon and also a CT scan or MRI may be needed for a complete evaluation.
Also parkinson disease may be possible and she needs to get tested. A neurological examination is needed even in this case and also a DAT scan.
You may need to consult a neurologist and orthopaedic surgeon who did the surgeries because he nows her situation better and can evaluate her.


Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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My Wife Is 74 She Has Had 4 Back Surgery’s

Brief Answer: She needs a neurological examination, visit her orthopaedic surgeon. Detailed Answer: Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service. I read your query and here is my advice. Taking count of her history of back surgeries there may be a recent complication of the spinal issues that may have caused damage to nerves. She may need to do a neurological examination by a neurologist and her orthopaedic surgeon and also a CT scan or MRI may be needed for a complete evaluation. Also parkinson disease may be possible and she needs to get tested. A neurological examination is needed even in this case and also a DAT scan. You may need to consult a neurologist and orthopaedic surgeon who did the surgeries because he nows her situation better and can evaluate her. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.