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Is lumbar radiculopathy permanent?
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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.
Answered 11/28/2018
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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.
Answered 1/13/2020
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No: The majority of patients either improve with conservative care or do well with surgical treatment. Check out spine-health.Com.
Answered 7/6/2014
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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.
Answered 4/16/2019
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