Lumbar spine, Neurosurgery FAQ - Page 5

The area around the incision from my previous lumbar spine surgery is painful again? Hello Doctor, I had surgery in June 2011 at a hospital in the northern region, where they implanted a cage and screws at the L5-S1 intervertebral disc. Although I often experience soreness, for t...

Calf pain Hello Dr. Lai: My mother-in-law often experiences pain in her calves, which worsens when she walks, requiring her to take breaks before she can continue. As a result, she cannot walk far. During these episodes, the doctor has only prescribed painkillers without determin...

Lumbar disc herniation Hello, Doctor: I sought treatment from the rehabilitation department last October due to lower back pain. An X-ray diagnosis indicated lumbar herniated intervertebral disc (HIVD), and I have been undergoing traction therapy, which has reached its maximum in...

Acute herniated disc, with pain that cannot be relieved even while lying down? My wife experienced severe pain in her right thigh after lifting a heavy object four days ago. The next day, she also had intense pain in her calf and numbness in her toes. The hospital diagnosed her w...

Artificial intervertebral disc Hello, I would like to ask about my previous lumbar disc surgery, which I found online is referred to as "lumbar spinal fusion surgery." Recently, I came across another procedure called "lumbar artificial disc replacement," which...

4.5 cm long bone spur At the age of 18, I had surgery for a bone spur at the L4-L5 level. Recently, I experienced discomfort and went for an examination, which revealed that another bone spur has developed at the same level. The doctor mentioned that I need to have an artificial ...

Pressing in the middle of the chest causes pain? Hello Dr. Ding: I have seen several doctors but none have been able to identify the cause of my symptoms. I would like to ask you some questions, as I am unsure which specialty I should consult. Thank you! In mid-September, I sud...

Back pain Hello, doctor. I previously had scoliosis but did not pay much attention to it as there were no special issues. However, two weeks ago, on Saturday, after playing basketball, I started experiencing severe pain in the lower part of my spine the day after, which has conti...

Lower back pain issues? Hello Dr. Lai: I am experiencing significant pain on the right side of my lower back and in the middle, as well as pain in my left hip. This is especially severe in the morning when I wake up; I find it difficult to get out of bed and have to rise slowly. ...

Is it appropriate to perform a bone cement procedure? My grandmother is 72 years old. When she was younger, she underwent three surgeries on her lumbar spine and has metal screws for stabilization. Last year, around September to October, she fell in her bedroom. An X-ray at that ...

Is it really a herniated disc? Doctor, I would like to ask you about something. In April, when I woke up, I sneezed and ended up with such severe lower back pain that I couldn't stand up straight. At the beginning of May, I went to the hospital to see an orthopedic specialis...

Numbness occurs in the outer side of the left thigh when standing for long periods or lying flat? The symptoms have been present for 8-9 years, possibly due to a fall while sitting on the stairs, which may have caused an injury to the lumbar spine. I have visited many orthopedic ...

Degenerative spondylitis of the lumbar spine I have been experiencing numbness in my calves and pain in my lower back. After getting an X-ray at the hospital, the doctor diagnosed me with degenerative spondylitis of the lumbar spine. Due to my job, I need to lift heavy objects. C...

Herniated Disc - Minimally Invasive Surgery - Unusual Sensation On January 31, I underwent minimally invasive discectomy for the L4-L5 intervertebral disc. Upon waking up after the single-level surgery, I immediately felt relief from the nerve compression and limb pain that had b...

Herniated disc Hello, Doctor. About 4 to 5 years ago, I accidentally strained my lower back, and since then, I have frequently experienced lower back pain. I have been managing it with over-the-counter pain medications, but recently, after starting night shifts (I work in nursing...

Lumbar osteophytes My wife is 28 years old, and her symptoms are as follows: (1) She experiences occasional sharp pain and swelling in the arch of her right foot when sitting for long periods (this occurs less frequently in more comfortable seating, but is more likely to happen i...

The difference between National Health Insurance and out-of-pocket expenses? My mother has a lumbar spine slip at the L4 and L5 levels and needs surgery. The doctor recommends using a self-funded option (due to better materials). Is this necessary? By the way, my mother is 73 yea...

Lateral thigh numbness Hello doctor, in recent years I have noticed a numb sensation on the outer side of my left thigh, which later extended to the right thigh as well. I have not experienced any injuries to my lower back nor have I undergone any surgeries. The numbness is limit...

Soreness and numbness in the soles of the feet? Dear Doctor: My feet experience numbness followed by a burning sensation, then soreness, and finally pain whether I am sitting or standing. I have seen an orthopedic specialist, had X-rays of my spine which showed no issues, and tri...

Vertebral compression fractures caused by osteoporosis? The mother is 76 years old and had a crush fracture in her lumbar spine due to a fall four years ago. She is currently visiting the hospital for consultation. The doctor mentioned the need for bone cement injection. Could yo...