Lumbar Paresis?

Hello,
I am 4 months post-surgery at the right L5 nerve root (foraminotomy/microdiscectomy). I had this condition for nearly three years which came with a significant foot drop and muscle contracture. The cause was an obstructed foraminal exit. I am also of the unsupported opinion that this nerve root was under traction during that time due to a peripheral entrapment.

I have been attending physiotherapy since surgery, but I do not feel like I am making progress. I am worried about my prognosis (is this chronic weakness permanent?). Is there an appropriate specialist to see that could answer these questions? My surgeon has fobbed me off saying he has done his job (reduce pain), which he did.

Thanks for any tips.

Ping? Is there anybody out there?

Hi,
You have post this so long ago, how is the situation now?

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Hi,
You have post this so long ago, how is the situation now?

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Hi,
You have post this so long ago, how is the situation now?

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Hi,
You have post this so long ago, how is the situation now?

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Hi,
You have post this so long ago, how is the situation now?

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Hi,
You have post this so long ago, how is the situation now?

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Hi,
You have post this so long ago, how is the situation now?

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Hi,
You have post this so long ago, how is the situation now?

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My L5 symptoms were caused by an entrapment of the peroneal division of the sciatic nerve at the level of piriformis (Piriformis Syndrome). It was surgically decompressed in April 2012. I still have symptoms such as foot drop.

The confusion in symptoms was caused by a co-existing groin injury, which result in bilateral inguinal hernia, one of which was impinging on the obturator nerve, lateral femoral nerve compression (meralgia paraesthetica) and bilateral conjoint tendinopathies. This was surgically reconstructed in May 2013 and recovery is ongoing.

Due to the nature of this injury, diagnosis was extremely difficult. Overall, it cost me nearly $200,000 to achieve a proper diagnosis. I had 43 MRIs. I had 22 surgeries in total. I was a heavy squash player, which caused the injury.

Good luck to the next poor bastard who has to navigate such an intellectually broken medical institution.

Hi, you can consult my orthopedic doctor Dr Lewis, I am sure he can help you out. You can visit his website Lewisorthopaedics.com for appointment.

GOOD LUCK!!