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If there are bone spurs through the entire lumbar region as well as foraminal narrowing, and subarticular recess stenosis do you have to have surgery or can you take meds?
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An orthopedic specialist in spinal disorders can answer your question best after evaluating you and reviewing the MRI. You may be advised to try oral antiinflammatory medications,as well as physical therapy and/or have epidural injections of corticosteroids before surgery is contemplated.
Answered 5/9/2021
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