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80 year old mom had a l3, l4, l5 laminectomy 4 months ago. sciatica is gone, but still has back pain when standing & weakness in legs. what can be done?

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Dr. Milton Mintz answered

Get physical: Therapy consult, ; also revisit her back surgeon!

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 5/17/2018

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Can take up: to 9-12 months to get full recovery. If you are concerned speak with your surgeon.

Answered 7/21/2014

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A member asked:

80 year old mom had a l3, l4, l5 laminectomy 4 months ago. sciatica is gone, but still has back pain when standing & weakness in legs. what can be done?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Milton Mintz answered

Dr Parvez agreed

Dr. Qamar Khan answered

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