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What Does This X-ray Report Indicate?

Posted on Tue, 5 Jul 2016

Question: Hello

This is XXXX l am speaking for my father in Law. He is about 80 years age. He was very active but since a month he started complaining of lower back pain. The pain is not while he sleeps or sit. But when he stands for a while. We got a Xray done which suggested probable slip disk. I am attaching the report, can u suggest me the severity of it . And whether any traction is immediately necessary

Thanks
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No need of any traction

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. Your father in law is having lumbar spondylitis. This condition is common in this area and there is no role of any traction. I have following suggestions for you.
1.Hot water fomentation.
2.back muscle strengthening exercises.
3.Tablet calcium 1000 mg daily and vitamin D 60000 unit per week. Also injection teriparatide one daily for three months.
4.If pain is severe then he can take tablet Etovo MR one daily .
I hope these steps will be helpful for you.Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (40 minutes later)

Dear dr XXXXXXX
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XXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Wish your father in law a speedy recovery

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
thanks for your comments. Please write a review.
regards.

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

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar