Herniated disc, Orthopedics FAQ - Page 4

Traditional Surgery for Herniated Discs vs. Endoscopic Surgery for Herniated Discs Hello, doctor. My father is 60 years old and recently had an MRI at the Veterans General Hospital. The doctor indicated that he has a herniated disc at the L4-L5 level, which is compressing a nerve...

When standing, there is an issue with lateral leaning of the lower back? In the past, I remember my waist being symmetrical when standing, but now it tends to tilt to one side. However, when I sit, the degree of tilt decreases, and when I lie down, my body appears normal. Previou...

Foot pain and discomfort? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing pain on the outer side of my right calf. It's a strange, aching pain, and I haven't been standing for long periods, nor have I twisted or injured myself. I also don't have a habit of wearing high heel...

Herniated disc ankylosing spondylitis I would like to ask about my condition. During play, I fell from the bed to the floor and injured my buttocks, which caused pain. The doctor said I have a herniated lumbar disc. Initially, I experienced numbness in my legs, but now it has imp...

Could you please provide more details about the issue of shoulder and neck pain? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing shoulder and neck pain for almost a month. I visited a spine specialist who only took X-rays and said there was nothing wrong, but the pain persists. I went ba...

Chronic shoulder and neck pain is difficult to treat? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing shoulder and neck pain for two to three years, but recently, in the past month, the pain has become unbearable and has shown no improvement. Pain relief medications, anti-inflammatory tr...

Lower back pain when bending over..? Hello, Vice Dean Li. I would like to ask you about a situation. Three years ago, I injured my lower back while lifting heavy objects. After treatment, I improved, but a few months ago, I started experiencing lower back pain when bending over, ...

Is it piriformis syndrome or a herniated disc? Hello, about a month ago, I accidentally sat down on a small stool without paying attention to its height. I was sitting on a chair, and the drop was about 10-15 cm. I had an X-ray done, but the doctors said there was no issue. I con...

Straight spine? I would like to ask the doctor, three years ago I had an X-ray at the hospital, and the doctor said that my spine appeared very straight with almost no curvature. I also find it difficult to stand for long periods; if I stand too long, my spine starts to ache, and...

Lumbar pain, with weakness behind the knees while walking? Hello doctor, recently while moving heavy objects, I felt a twist in my lower back. For the past few days, I've been experiencing discomfort specifically in the lower right side of my back. Sometimes, while walking, ...

Vertebral fracture Doctor, I'm sorry to bother you. A few days ago, I had an X-ray at Mackay Memorial Hospital, which revealed a fracture in my spine. I had previously undergone an X-ray at another hospital, but they did not detect the fracture; they only mentioned bone spur...

Herniated disc Hello, doctor. I was diagnosed with a herniated disc at the hospital. Currently, I am experiencing mild numbness in my feet and slight pain in my lower back. Should I continue with rehabilitation?

Does daily frog-style swimming cause O-shaped legs? Hello, I had traditional surgery for a herniated disc 15 years ago, and I have maintained a daily swimming routine to keep my muscle strength. However, I originally had mild bowlegs, and I am concerned if swimming with a frog ki...

Pain in the right Achilles tendon? I have been experiencing pain in my right leg since dragging it on the ground three weeks ago. The pain extends from the back of my thigh down to my calf, and it feels like a muscle cramp that varies in intensity—sometimes mild, sometimes severe...

Symptoms of sciatica? Hello, doctor. In the past, I occasionally experienced pain in my right lower back and hip, but my leg was not painful. It wasn't affected by sitting or lying down, and it would resolve in a day or two. This type of pain occurred about every two to thre...

Chronic lower back pain Hello Doctor: I am a working professional who spends most of my time typing in front of a computer, working approximately 8-10 hours a day. Three years ago, I experienced a back issue while weight training; I heard several popping sounds in my lower back a...

Is surgery recommended for young individuals with a herniated disc? I read your response, Doctor, regarding lumbar disc herniation. You mentioned that it can compress the sciatic nerve, causing symptoms not just in the lower back but also pain in the buttocks that radiates down t...

I'm not sure if it's a herniated disc? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing discomfort in my lower left back for over six months. Initially, I thought it was just muscle fascia inflammation, but now I have a slight tingling sensation from my buttocks down to my calves...

A car accident resulting in a lumbar vertebral fracture may lead to future complications such as intervertebral disc herniation or scoliosis as sequelae? Hello, doctor. Due to a train accident, I have sustained fractures of the transverse processes of the first to fifth lumbar ve...

Does a herniated disc require surgery? Hello Doctor: I am 41 years old and about three weeks ago, I experienced severe pain in my lower back that radiated down to my left buttock, the back of my left thigh, and my left heel. After undergoing an MRI, I was diagnosed with a herniat...