Dear Sir, My uncle is having progressive spastic paraplagia since last3-4 months,occasional straining at micturition,MRI scan showed D9-D10 disc prolapse with hypertrophy with altered cord signals. I would request you to tell me the best possible treatment and the risks of surgical decompression. Thank you, Ravi Potdar
Hello, In my opinion, he should undergo surgery, the risks of surgery is much less than the risks of avoiding it now. Physiotherapy is very important to preserve lower limb muscle tone and improve mobility. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Amman Darragh, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist