Hello, I have had sciatica pain/hip pain for years and recently it got worse. MRI of the Lumbar Spine showed spinal stenosis with herniation. Surgeon wants to do L 4 Laminectomy to reduce the pressure. In addition to the hip/sicatica pain i also was getting groin/upper thigh pain when walking so was sent for an MRI of the Hip wich showed Bursitis, Inflammation of the Joint, and a Cartalidge Tear. I feel like I want to treat the hip first and want to put the Back Surgery off. Surgeon has me schedule for an Anesthetic Arthogram.. Do you think this is a good plan?
Hello, Surgery is advised when all non-operative options are tried and exhausted.Non-operative options include physiotherapy, spine ergonomics, Medications. Regarding bursitis,anti-inflammatory medications would help. One can go for surgery immediately in case of weakness in limbs and sphincters(Bowel and bladder incontinence). Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care