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A member asked:

Herniated disc at l5-s1,which compresses my dural sac and shrinks the canal,and terrible sciatica..am i candidate for surgery?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Depends: This is a question that cannot be answered virtually. Need to examine and view the films for definitive answer.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 12/11/2015

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

YES: See surgeon for details and what may be able to help you

Answered 2/8/2020

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