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I have l4-l5 disc prolapse and back/hip pain for the past 7 years. I have tried various treatments with no relief. I have decided to have surgery by a spine surgeon. Whether I should go to spine surgeon with neuro surgery qualification or spine surgeon with ortho qualifications? Who is the best and reliable spine surgeon in chennai? I am 69 years old. I.
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Spine surgery, you will have to think about it, due to your age and underlying complications, best suggestion is advanced physiotherapy along with basic spinal extensors strengthening exercises along with abdominal muscles will help.
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