A 47-year-old member asked:
Is lumbar radiculopathy permanent?
4 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in
Dr. Thomas Dowlinganswered
Orthopedic Spine Surgery 42 years experience
Usually not: Most of these due to a disc problem get bettwr without surgery and the ones tgat need surgery, 90% get better as well.
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Dr. James Goodrichanswered
Neurosurgery 41 years experience
Radiculopathy: It depends on the nature of the nerve compression. In the case of a disc herniation causing a nerve radiculopathy removing of the disc herniation in most cases relieves the pain.
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Dr. Kevin Vaughtanswered
30 years experience
No: The majority of patients either improve with conservative care or do well with surgical treatment. Check out spine-health.Com.
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Dr. Edward Hellmananswered
Orthopedic Surgery 31 years experience
Varies: The vast majority of cases of radiculopathy are not permanent, however there are times when a nerve can be damaged to the extent that it will permanently cause some degree of symptoms whether it be pain, numbness, or weakness.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Is lumbar radiculopathy a permanent illness?
3 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Sahba Ferdowsianswered
General Practice 20 years experience
Consult your doctor: I suggest that you see your physician about the specifics of your condition.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
What is lumbar radiculopathy?
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Dr. Steven Saundersanswered
Internal Medicine 45 years experience
Lumbar radiculoparhy: Refers to disc in lumbar spine bulging or herniating pressing on nerve leading to symptoms of pain, numbness and sometimes weakness in lower extremity.
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