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What Does A Lump On Spine Indicate?
Question: My son age 26 suffering potts spine detected last two months taking AKT 4.affected l4 l5 & S1. Now a hump formed at the area which has no or less pain. Let me know the reason and treatment best hospital for treating
Brief Answer:
gibbus
Detailed Answer:
Hi, this lump is probably gibbus
It is because of damage of vertebral bones
Can you send me photoes of MRI and tell me the symptoms of your son?
Was there any pain in back, at what time in day, any stiffness in body?
With these answer, I will be able to answer you properly
Take care
gibbus
Detailed Answer:
Hi, this lump is probably gibbus
It is because of damage of vertebral bones
Can you send me photoes of MRI and tell me the symptoms of your son?
Was there any pain in back, at what time in day, any stiffness in body?
With these answer, I will be able to answer you properly
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Hello,
MRI report enclosed herewith.
Initially mild back pain, swelling left waist. On 18 Aug 2014 hump was small, gradually widen and raised presently around 6 cm radius, no stiffness felt, no pain in hump pressing by finger, no fever, taking meal as usual. Taking AKT 3 as prescribed by TB doctor
1. Advise medication/Doctor/hospital/precaution and treatment.
2. Should we Plan to get MRI again ?
2. Should we go to a surgeon for surgeroy or otherwise ?
MRI report enclosed herewith.
Initially mild back pain, swelling left waist. On 18 Aug 2014 hump was small, gradually widen and raised presently around 6 cm radius, no stiffness felt, no pain in hump pressing by finger, no fever, taking meal as usual. Taking AKT 3 as prescribed by TB doctor
1. Advise medication/Doctor/hospital/precaution and treatment.
2. Should we Plan to get MRI again ?
2. Should we go to a surgeon for surgeroy or otherwise ?
Brief Answer:
same
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Continue same TB treatment for 9-12 months
Yes, MRI is required again, and then compare with previous MRI
IF gibbus is large, then probably your surgeon willing to aspirate fluids from it
take care
same
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Continue same TB treatment for 9-12 months
Yes, MRI is required again, and then compare with previous MRI
IF gibbus is large, then probably your surgeon willing to aspirate fluids from it
take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Which surgeon is require to aspiate the fliufliud it is normal surgeon or neneorau surgeon
Which surgeon is require to aspiate the fliufliud it is normal surgeon or neneorau surgeon
Brief Answer:
Anysurgeon
Detailed Answer:
But preferably by neurosuergon, as they are more competent in these type of procedures.
Anysurgeon
Detailed Answer:
But preferably by neurosuergon, as they are more competent in these type of procedures.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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