How to treat pain in my right leg below knees and burning sensation?
Patient: Hello Doctor, I had a herinated disc and got operated L4/L5 with endoscopic dorsal lateral entry ( Left side ). Even after surgery I am having pain in my right leg below knees and burning sensation. Why I do still have apin after surgery? Is it normal? Thanks and Greets Doctor: Hello,  It's not common to have pain post the surgery for the herniated disc. It is only in few due to muscle weakness of the spinal column. In surgery the herniated part is removed which belongs to the inter vertebral disc .    I will advice you to start the physiotherapy so by use of therapeutic ultrasound therapy the inflammation of will be reduced and TENS therapy to reduce the radiating pain.   Once the pain falls below the level 5 in Visual analogue scale of 0-10 then exercise should be initiated with lower intensity. Initially focussing on the core stability and later on the lower limb muscles as whole.   If the desired strength is not achieved then it might lead to trouble to the intervertebral disc of the upper or the lower levels.  In my clinical practice of over 12 years, most cases post op are advised with Physiotherapy to regain the full functions of the muscles.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Take care  Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist