Munir Elias 20-12-2013

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18-DECEMBER-2014  HAJER WAFIQ SAFADIYE  63 YEARS  EXTRUDED DISC L4-5 WITH RIGHT FORAMINAL OCCLUSION.

 

Anamnesis

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The patient came to the clinic 13-December-2014 complaining of LBP for 4 years with right sciatica for 8 months with exacerbation of the LBP with numbness big toe right foot. MRI lumbar spine very bad quality done 19-May-2014 showing as be an extruded disc L4-5 with right foraminal occlusion with upward migration. The patient is a known hypertensive for 2 years in treatment, diabetic for 15 years, insulin dependent and have rheumatoid arthritis for 18 years in prednisolone and methotrexate 6 tab every Friday.

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On examination, the patient is using crutches for 8 months, limping walking bended anterior with exaggerated scoliotic stance. SLRS was 70 degrees with pain in the right. There is weak dorsiflexion right foot -4/5.

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The patient was sent for investigations and MRI lumbar spine done 14-December-2014 showing extruded disc L4-5 with right foraminal occlusion with bulge L3-4.

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Using C-arm the level of L4-5 was identified and foraminotomy right L5 root was performed. The extruded disc was removed lateral to the axilla and right sided intradiscal cleaning was done. To promote the healing since she was receiving Methotrexate, 5 cc of her blood was centrifuged and applied to subdermal layer during closure.

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Smooth postoperative recovery. The power of the right foot became normal.

 

 

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There is still an estimated postoperative recurrence around 7%.

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