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Highlights From the Marc Darrow, M.D.,J.D. Radio Show
Radiculopathy

Caller:
I have had an injury in my lower back since 1985, surgery has been recommended and strong medications have been recommended. I have been told that I needed spinal fusion. My MRI indicated I had a slippage in the vertebrae (Spondylolisthesis).

Dr. Darrow: That doesn't necessarily mean you need surgery.

Caller: They found an arthritic condition.

Dr. Darrow: That doesn't necessarily mean you need surgery.

Caller: And they found that I had Bulging Discs.

Dr. Darrow: That doesn't necessarily mean you need surgery. Do you have pain down your legs?

Caller: Yes, radiating down both legs.

Dr. Darrow: Okay, that is an indication that a surgery may help you although I am not telling you to have a surgery or not. Here is the confusing part.

Pain that radiates down the legs is called a radiculopathy, pain that is referred down your legs by a nerve being pressed on by a bulging or
herniated disc. Often I find that the radiating pain is not because of radiculopathy or pinched nerve but because of a ligament that is loose or injured because ligaments refer pain the same way. Before surgery explore conservative methods including Prolotherapy to see if its the ligaments.
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Patient's stories herein, and the language used, is intended to inform and educate. HOWEVER, it does not imply that you or anyone else will receive the same outcome.

Prolotherapy and other modalities mentioned are medical techniques that may not be considered mainstream. As with any medical procedure, results will vary among individuals, and there could be pain or substantial risks involved. These concerns should be discussed with your health care provider prior to any treatment so that you have proper informed consent and understand that there are no guarantees to healing.


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