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Jonathan R. Stieber, MD

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History

A 30 year-old female presented complaining of two months worth of progressive low back pain and severe, radiating pain in the right lower extremity (sciatica). At the time of presentation, she reported associated numbness and weakness in her right lower extremity, particularly in her calf muscle. Her ability to ambulate and perform usual activities was severely impaired.

She had failed a full range of conservative treatment options including: lumbar spine activity modification, physical therapy, epidural steroid injections, and oral medications (including steroids, anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxants and narcotic pain medication).

Examination

On examination, she was found to have reduced range of motion of her lumbar spine, positive sciatic nerve stretch testing, and measurable weakness in her calf muscle on the right side. Her gait was impaired, and she walked with a limp.

Pre-Operative MRI

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Selected Treatment

The patient underwent a minimally invasive microdiscectomy at L5-S1 through a 18mm incision utilizing the operating microscope and a tubular retractor.

This procedure allowed for removal of the extruded disc fragments that were compressing and pinching the nerve roots in the lumbar spine.

Post-Operative MRI

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Additionally, we will continue to see select patients in the office for consultation and follow-up visits, including preoperative and postoperative appointments. Our doctors continue to perform procedures in our private, free-standing surgery center that offers an array of outpatient surgical services to treat spinal issues such as acute back pain, disc herniations, sciatica, and pinched nerves in the back or neck. We are also able to offer clean and efficient on-site x-ray capabilities in our office.

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