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  • Corcoran12
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    Cool my mri is clear for nerve compression…my ct scan terminal end stage bilateral pars defect ..
    Low back pain …I tryed pars injection but got only slight relief on back pain and my legs still tingle both sides particularly the calves could s1 be compressed by broken defect maybe …when I raise leg either leg it electric buzzing uncomfortable all the time I just hope pars repair can help to get my life back is siatica pain OK too exercise just feels strange? My last question thank you considering consultation with you thanks

    Corcoran12
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    Hi just one last question if I can please you have been great …is there any test too determine if my bone spurs from pars is causing the tingling and can a Epidural or pars repair help leg symptoms many thanks

    Donald Corenman, MD, DC
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    Generally, bilateral selective nerve root blocks of the L5 nerve that obtain temporary relief are a good sign that pars repair will help the tingling.

    Dr. Corenman

    PLEASE REMEMBER, THIS FORUM IS MEANT TO PROVIDE GENERAL INFORMATION ON SPINE ANATOMY, CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS. TO GET AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS, YOU MUST VISIT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN PERSON.
     
    Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.
    Corcoran12
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    Perfect is caudal epidural helpful too or I will try nerve block or both thanks

    Donald Corenman, MD, DC
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    Caudal epidural is a shotgun approach to the question of an L5 radiculopathy. That injection covers from l4 to S3 so relief is not diagnostic. The bilateral SNRB of L5 is diagnostic so better gives an idea of what surgery would be like.

    Dr. Corenman

    PLEASE REMEMBER, THIS FORUM IS MEANT TO PROVIDE GENERAL INFORMATION ON SPINE ANATOMY, CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS. TO GET AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS, YOU MUST VISIT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN PERSON.
     
    Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.
    Corcoran12
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    Perfect great information thanks Dr corneman have you seen any patients getting back too sports maybe contact sports or gym work after a successful and pain resolution direct pars repair ? Mine is billareal with no slip and sports are my life before injury

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