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I have experienced buttock pain for the past 6 months , I decided to investigate and do an MRI three months ago , S1 L5 DISC HERNIATION , dilemma is that this buttock pain I am not sure whether it is chronic and will microdiscectomy be a solution , offcourse I do have calf and leg pain etc
my fear is that we do the procedure and the leg pain goes away but buttock pain especially when I am seated worsensI have also another dilemma about surgery as I have my right leg always revving up and creating internal nerve movemenets / vibrations , for most of the time , will this quiten down if I do surgery or remain as is extends into my foot
is surgery ?
Typically, buttocks pain is caused by nerve compression. There are some uncommon other causes but most buttocks pain is radiculopathy. A microdiscectomy should have about a 90% chance of relieving buttocks pain. The physical examination will help to insure that this pain is nerve related. The straight leg raise test (SLR) should increase the buttocks pain when the leg is raised and reduce pain with the leg straightened.
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.Yes SLR does induce the pain but the pain is there all the time when I sit especially, not when I lie down
you did not comment on the second part of the query about my leg nerve compression that starts at sciactic in butt and calf vibrates tenses and then extends into foot sectionAll of your symptoms are most likely from the nerve compression.
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.Will my microdiscectomy be the appropriate treatment of choice to address the shooting nerve compression starting from my sciatic notch region radiating all the way to foot, causing pins and needles under my foot and discomfort and claudication type of pain, reminder I have no stenosis on MRI but S1 L5 disc herniation, I am relying on your experience on this matter as I am nervous about surgical outcomes and my situation of vibrations , shooting, claudication etc is unique
If this herniation is causing your symptoms and the physical examination fits with your symptoms, then a microdiscectomy should give you good relief. Make sure you go to a meticulous surgeon.
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. -
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