Spine, Neurosurgery FAQ - Page 16

Is it recommended to remove spinal fixation screws? Hello Doctor: My mother has been suffering from spondylolisthesis at the L4-L5 level. Three years ago, she underwent surgery to install a cage and bone graft for stabilization, but her condition has not improved since the operat...

Sciatica Hello Doctor, my main symptoms are soreness in the right side of my hip and thigh, with noticeable pain in my buttocks after prolonged sitting. I have undergone electromyography, which indicated pressure on the right L5 and S1 nerves, but my MRI results were normal. I ha...

Swelling and soreness in the right calf? I would like to inquire about my long-term symptoms of occasional swelling and aching in my right calf. Sometimes, to alleviate the discomfort, I elevate my leg, but within 10 seconds, the area below my right ankle becomes pale, while my l...

Lumbar disc herniation I underwent an MRI, which confirmed that I have an L4-L5 herniated disc. The neurosurgeons all recommend surgery, but what's peculiar is that I can stand for long periods and walk without discomfort. When sitting, I experience slight discomfort in my b...

Is there a medication that I can skip taking? Director, thank you for your kind explanation; I understand. I didn't bring any family members with me for this follow-up appointment. You advised me to start rehabilitation, and I have my first session scheduled for May 5th. I a...

Back injury? Two years ago, I was involved in a car accident and did not receive immediate treatment. Now, I am experiencing pain that is located just below my left shoulder near the spine. It feels like muscle is compressing a nerve, and the pain persists whether I am walking, s...

Pain in the lower back, around the lumbar region? Hello, doctor. My symptoms originally included pain in the right lower back, which has gradually radiated down to my thigh. I have a slight pelvic tilt causing a leg length discrepancy. Is there any way to relieve this? It is curr...

Strange sourness and numbness? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you something. Since my first year of college, I have occasionally experienced a discomfort that starts from my lower back, radiating down to my buttocks, and then to the back of my thighs and calves. It feels some...

Herniated disc 1 Hello, I had surgery for a herniated disc between the fourth and fifth lumbar vertebrae on January 12, 2016. I felt that my recovery was quite good after the surgery. After resting at home for a month, I returned to work, but not long after, I experienced pain an...

Back pain I have been experiencing severe pain in the upper left part of my back (about five centimeters below the shoulder) for the past couple of days. It hurts a little when I breathe, and the pain intensifies with movement. Even lying flat or on my side is extremely painful, ...

Spinal surgery Hello: Last month, my aunt was hospitalized for spinal surgery. I found it strange that the regular IV line couldn't be used and that a central catheter had to be specifically installed, as the doctor mentioned.

Ruptured cerebral aneurysm I would like to ask about my mother. On October 20, 2016, she fell into a coma due to a ruptured cerebral artery, with a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 3 at that time. After surgery and the placement of a drainage tube, she was discharged in January and ha...

Back and lower back pain? The pain is generally located in the area of the kidneys in the lower back, and it hurts when pressed. When the pain is severe, changing positions can cause cramping-like pain. Usually, the pain only occurs with pressure and has persisted for about five ...

After cervical spine surgery, experiencing numbness in the hand can be considered a normal occurrence? Hello, my wife is 40 years old. She recently went to the hospital due to numbness in her left arm, and an MRI revealed that she has herniated discs at the C5/C6 and C6/C7 levels...

Lower back pain with buttock soreness? Hello, doctor! A few months ago, while lifting heavy objects, I suspect I may have strained my lower back (I heard a popping sound at that moment). Although I did not experience any obvious pain symptoms afterward, I have been feeling sorene...

After the insertion of a support frame at L5 and S1, the patient is unable to sit or walk? Hello, doctor. My mother underwent a spinal fusion surgery between L3 and L5 two years ago. After the surgery, she still felt numbness and soreness in her left leg while walking, and she wa...

Herniated discs at the L1 and L2 levels are compressing the nerves? Hello, Doctor: I am 45 years old. I started experiencing pain near the left sciatic area in April 2015. Initially, I thought it was a sports injury causing a muscle strain. After about two months of treatment wit...

Issues related to spinal cord injury? Hello, doctor. I have some questions to ask you. After the Lunar New Year this year, I found that I couldn't achieve an erection while watching adult films, so I sought consultation from a urologist. During the New Year period, I moved h...

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...