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What Causes Slip Disc Issues?
Question: Hello Doctor,
my brother is diagonesed with slip disc problem. He did since last month physio therapy but still situation is not improved.
would you please help me in this regard.
find attached report for reference.
my brother is diagonesed with slip disc problem. He did since last month physio therapy but still situation is not improved.
would you please help me in this regard.
find attached report for reference.
Brief Answer:
Dynamic x-rays are necessary.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Regarding MRI of your brother's spine, it is evident that there is spondylolysthesis at two levels ( slipped vertebrae ), and degenerative spine disease with significant compression on neurological structures.
In such cases, dynamic x-rays of lumbosacral spine ( neutral, flexed and extended position ) are necessary to understand correctly the degree of slipping.
If there is significant instability and there is no improvement after conservative treatment ( painkillers, physical therapy, epidural injections ) decompression and fusion surgery of the affected levels of the spine is necessary.
Get an opinion from a Neurosurgeon or spine Specialist about overall condition of your brother.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Kind regards.
Dynamic x-rays are necessary.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Regarding MRI of your brother's spine, it is evident that there is spondylolysthesis at two levels ( slipped vertebrae ), and degenerative spine disease with significant compression on neurological structures.
In such cases, dynamic x-rays of lumbosacral spine ( neutral, flexed and extended position ) are necessary to understand correctly the degree of slipping.
If there is significant instability and there is no improvement after conservative treatment ( painkillers, physical therapy, epidural injections ) decompression and fusion surgery of the affected levels of the spine is necessary.
Get an opinion from a Neurosurgeon or spine Specialist about overall condition of your brother.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Kind regards.
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Dr. Remy Koshy
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