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Neurology (Expert Forum)
Back Pain/surgery options
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Back Pain/surgery options
by Disciple, Mar 14, 2005 12:00AM
I am a 56 year old male and have significant arthritis at L-1 and L-2 from a football injury in 1965. MRI and EEG shows that the disc is gone and that the nerve opening is narrowed causing leg pain and burning sensation at the knee. I used to run 5 miles a day, but now walk with a limp on bad days. I am in pain most days. Hanging upside down gives temporay relief. My hand surgeon indicated that surgery to enlarge the nerve opening was a possible option and recommended Dr. Kalfas to give an opinion. What steps do I take to come down for a work up? I have tried therapy to no avail. I stretch several time a day. Thank you.
Disciple
Disciple
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-Neuro-M.D.-PW, Mar 16, 2005 12:00AM
You can call 1800 CCF CARE and ask for a neurosurgery appointment with Dr. Iain Kalfas at desk S80
Good luck
Good luck
