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Q: 87 year old ostoeporosis, ? spinal cord compression, loss of feeling and power in feet hands and some extent legs and arms, mobility decreasing, is there anything that can be done to stop this?
Yes, there are ways to stop this nerve damage from progressing, but I am not sure if you would be a good candidate. Surgical decompression of the spine is a major surgery especially for someone of your age. Your candidacy depends on your overall health and your personal desires.
The first step in determining the best option for you is to see a spine surgeon/specialist. After some imaging studies, a specialist can have a pretty good idea about where and what the exact problem in the spine is. Once the problem is identified, the decision is to proceed with surgery or explore non-surgical options. If your health and spunk is good, then surgery can really help to improve your quality of life by relieving the nerve compression.
In fact, I just saw a 83 year old patient of mine who just had surgery and is so pleased with the outcome.
See a spine specialist and explore the best options for you.
Dr. Christina Lasich, MD
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