Consults
Consult 2 | Consult 3 | Consult 4

Consult 1

Age: 60
Sex: Male
History: Injured back at work July 1999. Developed back pain with radiation down left leg.
Examination:

  • SLR 45 degrees o left side.
  • Decreased sensation left big toe.
  • Slight weakness of dorsiflexion of foot.

Pre-op MRI
MRI of Lumbar spine showing left L4-5 disc protrusion.

Treatment: Left L4-5 discordectomy done. Excellent results for six months.

Progress: Patient now has recurrent left leg pain and back spasms x six months.

Post-op MRI
MRI of Lumbar spine with contrast 6 months post-op showing no disc protrusion (T2 images).
MRI of Lumbar spine with contrast 6 months post-op showing L4-5 epidural fibrosis.
Consult: Dr. K. Kumar December 6, 2000

Spinal cord stimulation system
Spinal cord stimulation, (SCS), system with implanted power source.
(SCS) system with implanted receiver/extension and external power source.


Intrathecal pain therapy
Programmable pump insitu .
Programmable pump.

Deep brain stimulation

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Consult 2
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Consult 2 Pre-op

Consult 2 Post-op

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Consult 4
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