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A member asked:

I don't know how ultrasound reduces scarred tissue but can it work on a l5 herniated disc that had a fusion operation? is there home diy ultrasound?

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No: It does not reduce scar tissue and really has little benefit for treating a true disc herniation.

Answered 5/1/2014

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I've got two herniated disc in my back that happen on the job injury. I've had one surgery back in March 2014 microdistemcy by disc blew out so now they wanna do a back fusion on L5-S1 which was denied by workman comp and my pain level stays at 9 and I'm

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Hi, I am 22 (female) I have herniated disc of L5-S1. CT scan+MRI done. Doctor in Ukraine said to get surgery done because I'm at risk of paralysis but doctor in Ireland said not to get surgery. I'm in intense pain. Medications and exercise don't work?

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Pain in my calf muscle, had a ultrasound neg. for PAD. I have herniated, and annular tear in L5 disc, osteoarthritis in lumbar. Is my back the cause?

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Could spinal stenosis or scar tissue be a cause for post L5 s-1 fusion patient to have numbness and tingling in feet then to buttocks and groin.?

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L5-s1 level, mild broad-based posterior disk bulge, left sided laminectomy enhancing postoperative scar tissue abutting the left s1 nerve root means?

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