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Case #4102 • Neurosurgery
Active Review
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Dr. Marcus Vance, MDVerified Neurosurgeon • Chief of Spine Surgery
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Recommendation: Conservative decompressive therapy should be pursued first. There is no progressive neurological deficit to justify immediate spinal fusion surgery.
Recommended Next Steps
1Decompression & Traction: 6-8 weeks of physical therapy focused on lumbar flexion and core stabilization.
2Epidural Consult: If pain limits therapy compliance, consider a targeted lumbar epidural steroid injection.
3Clinical Review: Repeat MRI and reassess clinical symptoms in 6 months.

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