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Suggest Treatment For Spinal Narrowing At L5 Vertebrae While Having Diabetes
My friend has spinal narrowing at the L5 Vertibrae, I think. He has been receiving injections every 6 months for the past two years (I think it is cortisone). His back is consistently getting worse with steadily increasing pain. His sister just had surgery in California for the same condition with great success. I don t know where to take him or who to take him to see. Naturally I want the best doctor in the Colorado Springs area. He is 69 years old, diabetic and severely overweight. What do I/we do???
Wed, 25 Feb 2015
Hello. I have been through your question and understand your concern.
If the stenosis explains the symptoms your friend can seriously consider surgery because diabetes is not a contraindication to surgery.
Still, you need a neuroaurgical consult to determine if surgery is needed.
Hope this helps. Best regards
If the stenosis explains the symptoms your friend can seriously consider surgery because diabetes is not a contraindication to surgery.
Still, you need a neuroaurgical consult to determine if surgery is needed.
Hope this helps. Best regards
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