I have significant piv d at l5 s1 on 18th march treatment. Pregabid 0 100 .tolydol ,retoz Mr. and physiotherapist doing uc tens. After 20 days pain has been subsidised but heaviness in right leg and numbness in foot therefore can not more than 200 metres. After walking 200 metres pain start radiating. 3 spine ortho consultant advised surgery. Can we do treat conservative treatment. Symptomatic 60% improvement.

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Dr. Jayasree RameshOrthopedic Doctor31yrs exp

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Considering the fact that 3 doctors have advised surgery,it is better to undergo surgery. Since you have heaviness and numbness in the foot which indicates neurological deficit due to nerve compression, disc prolapse can recur and take time for recovery

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Dr. Sohail BadiOrthopedic Doctor3yrs exp

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Orthopedic spine surgeon like is the best judge for your spine condition. But the surgical decision has to be always patients. If there is 60% improvement in symptoms, you should try a selective nerve root block and start physiotherapy in the form of back exercise and core strengthening. you can always choose surgery at a later date if you cannot tolerate the symptoms.

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