Suggest treatment for severe upper thigh pain
Patient: My name is Linda and my question is, how can avoid back surgery if the orthopedic states that is the only thing at this point that is going to stop my pain. I was in an accident one year ago and my back is injuried. The pain causes my upper thigh a great deal of pain. I have taken medication and given shots. the problem is that my last bone in my back is out of place.The orthopedic said the only way to fix it so that I will not be in so much pain in to have a spinal fusion. Doctor: Hi,  The location and movement of a pain gives clues as to what is going on. I was sceptical until you said "last bone" which would give this pattern of pain. It isn't the most common back area affected, but when it does it is inner upper thigh. There isn't good data on whether these procedures work for pain.  Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist