Lying prone on the floor (on your belly) causes extension of the back (backwards bending). Leg numbness in that position fits with the diagnosis of foraminal stenosis.
Again, to diagnose foraminal stenosis, AP, lateral, flexion/ extension standing x-rays, an MRI (with gadolinium if surgery was within a year period). If foraminal stenosis is identified, a SNRB (see website) with good relief will indicate that foraminal stenosis is present.
The three procedures that relieve formaninal stenosis are a foraminotomy, ALIF or a TLIF, depending upon the amount of collapse and how many prior surgeries have been performed.
Consult your surgeon to see what he thinks.
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.
