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Suggest Treatment For Herniated Disc And Posterior Labral Tear
I am a 48 year old active male that has a sports related ( racquetball) injury. I have 2 herniated disks L4-L5- 4-5 mm and L5-S1 2-3mm along with right hip issues- moderate tear of the posterior labrum also probable small tear of the superior ace tabular labrum- moderate to marked arthrosis of the right hip with loss of the majority of articluar cartilage with prominent joint space narrowing and subchrondral cyst formation. What are my chances of recovery without surgery?
Hi, I value your concern regarding the symptoms. I have gone through your symptoms, and in my opinion your symptoms are more important than the findings you have put above, as per your reports you need surgery both for your spine and hip, at spine dissectomy and at hip replacement surgery needs to be done, but as I told you depending on your symptoms this may change. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Wishing you good health. Special note- Any medication prescribed needs to be taken after consultation with your personal doctor only.
Dear patient Your hip is more affected compared to disc prolapse. Where is the pain? Are you having back pain with lower limb radiculopathy or pain locally in right hip? I think hip is more symptomatic due to arthritis. Your right hip is totally damaged and it needs to be replaced with total hip replacement surgery. Total hip replacement is very effective surgery for pain relief and improves mobility. It also improves activities of aily living. Your back pain needs to be reassessed after hip surgery. Git may improve after hip surgery. Your mri report is not giving information about canal diameters at prolapsed disc levels. If canal diameter is narrow below 60 % it needs surgery. All the best.
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Suggest Treatment For Herniated Disc And Posterior Labral Tear
Hi, I value your concern regarding the symptoms. I have gone through your symptoms, and in my opinion your symptoms are more important than the findings you have put above, as per your reports you need surgery both for your spine and hip, at spine dissectomy and at hip replacement surgery needs to be done, but as I told you depending on your symptoms this may change. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health. Special note- Any medication prescribed needs to be taken after consultation with your personal doctor only.