08/05/2026
Another spine, another successful step toward recovery ✨
62-year-old male presented with complaints of lower back pain since 16 months associated with difficulty in walking and unable to walk properly without support. Patient was also unable to sit or stand in one position for more than 15 minutes. Complaints of lower limb weakness were present. On examination, diffuse sensory changes were noted bilaterally in lower limbs.
MRI findings were suggestive of lumbar canal stenosis. Patient underwent L3, L4, L5 laminectomy with L2-L3 and L3-L4 TLIF.
On POD 2, patient started walking with walker support without pain.
On POD 8, patient was discharged walking without any support and completely pain free.