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What Causes Severe Pain In Hip And Back While Treating Spinal Decompression>

Posted on Tue, 15 Mar 2016

Question: I have had a spinal decompression and dynamic stabilisation on 7th XXXXXXX 2016 ,the pain in my hip and back and hip have almost gone ,but now have very little power in my leg and foot .the foot is freezing cold and very painful .I also have a continuous Morphine pump in situ since last XXXXXXX .Im also on a load of meds .Deltacortril ,neurontin,Parecetamol with very little relief also Difine suppos .Im now using a stick to get around .Im 64 ,always have been healthy .I was a nursing Sister all my life .Whats my outlook like.
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Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Needs rigorous physiotherapy

Detailed Answer:
Hi there.

Thanks for the query.

Have you underwent a rigorous physiotherapy regime after surgery?

Do you have stiff joints?

I have read your query and understood your problem.

Usually after large surgeries like the ones you have endured, the common side effect is muscle atrophy. This is mostly the disuse kind.

I would recommend you get in touch with a good Physiotherapist and start working on increasing your muscle strength. The Physiotherapist will chart your muscles and find the muscles that need to be strengthened and then commences a strengthening program.

Apply hot packs of there are stiff or painful regions.

Kindly do answer my queries for me to recommend further on solving your problem.

Thanks and regards.

Dr. Aashish Raghu

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad