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Back & Neck Pain (Expert Forum)
tethered cord, spinabifda, diasotmatamylea (sp)
Answered by
Prem Pillay, MD - laser surgery, microsurgery, low back pain, neck pain, Acupuncture and pain, pain, artificial disc replacement, spine fusion, Endoscopic spine microsurgery, Robotic spine Microsurgery, microdiskectomy, MicroDisectomy, Minimally Invasive Spine, Nucleoplasty, Percutaneous Endoscopic Laser, osteoporosis, vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty
NeuroSpine and Pain Center Singapore
Singapore - Singapore
Questions in the Back & Neck Pain forum are answered by Dr. Kwan Yin Chong and Dr. Prem Pillay. Topics covered include herniated disc, pinched nerves, sciatica, degenerative spine disease, spinal stenosis, spine trauma and fractures, and pine tumors.
tethered cord, spinabifda, diasotmatamylea (sp)
by Lockin, May 05, 2008 12:44PM
I have developed tightness and pain in my left hamstring and have difficulty bending over on my left side. Also weakensess on my left leg on inclines and walking up stairs. Occaisionally I get muscle spasms in my foot (left) . Pain also when I stand (left foot) when I stand after sitting for a long period,
The neurosurgeon recommended that surgery to unteher the cord not be done unless the symptons worsen.. more pain, incontenance( whigch i dont have)
he didnt indicate that medications would be of any help. He did recommednd excercise (alking,swimming, biking) as providing some benefit?
Any comments? Anything you might recommend that might help? (current paind level 5 to 6)
Thanks
The neurosurgeon recommended that surgery to unteher the cord not be done unless the symptons worsen.. more pain, incontenance( whigch i dont have)
he didnt indicate that medications would be of any help. He did recommednd excercise (alking,swimming, biking) as providing some benefit?
Any comments? Anything you might recommend that might help? (current paind level 5 to 6)
Thanks
Doctor's Answer
by Prem Pillay, MD, May 10, 2008 07:39PM
, May 10, 2008 07:39PM
If you are bothered by symptoms and you do have a tethered cord, then microsurgical release is an option. Speak to your neurosurgeon again.
Member Comments (1)
by m555dec, Jul 09, 2008 09:39AM
A related discussion, general query was started.
