How can pain and tingling sensation in the leg after a back surgery be treated?
Patient: HI, I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY RIGHT LEG, I HAD SURGERY ON MY BACK ABOUT A YEAR AGO, AND SINCE THAN I HAD A PROBLEM WITH MY RIGHT THIGH,IT S VERY TIGHT AND IT HURTS A LOT, NOW I GET TINGLES THAT GO DOWN TO MY KNEE, AND MY LOWER BACK IS ALWAYS SORE. I AM 75 YEARS OLD I AM IN DECENT SHAPE, BUT NOW I DON T KNOW HOW TO HANDLE THIS PROBLEM, I AM GOING TO SEE A SPECIALIST NEXT WEEK AND HOPEFULLY HE WILL BE ABLE TO HELP ME OUT,SOME DAY IS WORSE THAN OTHER. ANY SUGGESTION PLEASE? Doctor: Hello,  It could be due to spine related problems like disc prolapse or nerve compression.  Consult an orthopedician and plan for an MRI scan.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain,  General & Family Physician