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I have a nerve infringement in my lower back which was also confirmed by mri. i have had a previous operation for the same which was affecting the leg?

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The question?!: It is not a good idea to consider surgery UNLESS you have progressive neurological symptoms and signs OR intractable pain that has not responded to GOOD conservative management

Answered 2/24/2018

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A member asked:

I have a nerve infringement in my lower back which was also confirmed by mri. i have had a previous operation for the same which was affecting the leg?

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Dr. Djamchid Lotfi answered

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