Have herniated disc compressing S1 nerve root. Likelihood of surgical intervention? Have leg weakness, numbness
Patient: What is the likelihood of surgical intervention for a L5-S1 herniated disc compressing the S1 nerve root in the lateral recess and obliterating the fat below the exiting L5> This has caused significant left leg/foot weakness and inpaired/decreased dorsiflexion and foot inversion, pain, impaired ambulation and numbness/tingling in left leg/foot and burning pain in inguinal area.This motor impairment and pain have not significantly responded to 5 day Prednisone tx. 60 mp PO daily. Doctor: SURGICAL INTERVENTION IS A MUST AS PER UR HISTORY AS THERE IS ALREADY WEAKNESS CORRELATED WITH THE LEVEL OF THE COMPRESSION.