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What Medical Or Surgical Aid Is Required For Scoliosis With Mild Reduction In Disc Space?

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Posted on Tue, 5 Mar 2024
Question: 51year male suffering with scoliosis with mild reduction in disc space as per X ray done, no any complaints pls confirm further need of medical /surgical aid for such patients also will it cause any lifetime disability or recurrent hospitalizations, will surgery be required what are outcomes after surgery, whether these patients require lifetime assistance in moving around or self case
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (51 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
with this report and no pain, nothing to worry.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
I have read your complaints and read the x ray report.
Mild reduction in disc space at L5-S1 is not a very significant finding and scoliosis ,sometimes is due to posture or pain also.
If you do not have any back pain or sciatic pain , then why were the x Rays done?
Surgical intervention is required only with very specific problems like severe disc prolapse .
In normal routine , even if you have backache , Conservative treatment remains the main treatment, Surgery is very rarely required. And No lifetime assistance is required.
If you feel so, you can consult any orthopedic Surgeon.
Thankxfor the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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What Medical Or Surgical Aid Is Required For Scoliosis With Mild Reduction In Disc Space?

Brief Answer: with this report and no pain, nothing to worry. Detailed Answer: Hi, I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon. I have read your complaints and read the x ray report. Mild reduction in disc space at L5-S1 is not a very significant finding and scoliosis ,sometimes is due to posture or pain also. If you do not have any back pain or sciatic pain , then why were the x Rays done? Surgical intervention is required only with very specific problems like severe disc prolapse . In normal routine , even if you have backache , Conservative treatment remains the main treatment, Surgery is very rarely required. And No lifetime assistance is required. If you feel so, you can consult any orthopedic Surgeon. Thankxfor the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.