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What Are The After Effects Of Microdiscectomy?

Hi, I had a microdiscectomy in Sept. 2013 at L5 S1 and am still having severe numbness down my right leg to foot. It has been about 7 months and it has not improved. I have had oral steroids and am now considering and injection to the nerve in my back--do you think this should by my next step? I have done PT and am still working but it is painful to sit more than 15min and walking too long becomes painfully numb too.
Tue, 19 Apr 2016
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Hi,
I am Dr.Bruno and Let me answer your query.

I believe that a part of disc has been removed and some other part has now herniated or an adjacent disc has herniated

You need to undergo Radiological investigations once again (X Ray, CT, MRI) and consult an Neurosurgeon. The further course of action can be decided based on clinical evaluation and radiological investigations


If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
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What Are The After Effects Of Microdiscectomy?

Hi, I am Dr.Bruno and Let me answer your query. I believe that a part of disc has been removed and some other part has now herniated or an adjacent disc has herniated You need to undergo Radiological investigations once again (X Ray, CT, MRI) and consult an Neurosurgeon. The further course of action can be decided based on clinical evaluation and radiological investigations If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.