Hi Doctor,
My Dad 58 in age has considerable amount of pain in lower back followed by leg pain. Upon undergoing a MRI Scan, the following was the impresssion of the report:
1. Lumbar spondylosis with canal stenosis aggravated by centrolateral disc prolapse at L4-5 level causing thecal indentation and root compression.
2. Mild central disc bulge at L5-S1 level.
3. Mild bilateral lateral disc bulge at L1-2, L2-3, and L3-4 levels.
We consultated a doctor and he told us that he would first try to cure by giving an injection and then if there is no relief from pain he needs to undergo an operation.
Can you please suggest upon analysing the above, since my Dad does not have much back pain now and has more of leg pain since he is on medication.
Appreciate your help and thank you in anticipation.
– Ballu