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The Patient Was Admitted with Disc Herniation at L4-L5

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The patient was admitted with disc herniation at L4-L5.The patient has failed conservative treatments such as physical therapy.NSAIDs and even steroid injections did not provide much relief.The patient was taken to surgery,and an open discectomy was performed.The patient recovered uneventfully and was discharged.Instructions were given to avoid lifting anything heavier than 10 pounds until after the post-operative clinic visit.Final Diagnosis: Herniated disc.Procedure: Discectomy (partial) .


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