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He has leg pain because of disc gape. he can't walk because of this pain.what should he do? he is a diabetic patient also.

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Dr. Austin Yeargan answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Depends: How long has the pain been present? Is there leg weakness or just pain?

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 5/12/2015

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