He went on a stretcher, ran out
Severe lower back pain and becoming unable to eat, 27-year-old Ü.Ö. regained his health after spine surgery.
A metallurgical and materials engineer who had been suffering from low back pain for a while and was told by many centers to "take painkillers, go to physical therapy, there is not much to be done", was finally admitted to the hospital on a stretcher with his legs contracted. Ü.Ö., who underwent emergency surgery, got rid of the severe pain he experienced due to bones that did not meet in his waist and slipped back, with six screws inserted into his spine.
Ü.Ö. stated that he came out of the center on a stretcher, walking and even running, that his pain was completely gone and that he was very happy to regain his former health. He stated that he can now travel comfortably in his daily life.
His condition rapidly deteriorated
Stating that he experienced severe pain for a long time because he could not be diagnosed for a long time, Ü.Ö. said that his pain gradually increased, doctors said that he might have a herniated disc, but they could not make a clear diagnosis. He stated that when the pain increased, he looked for alternative çösolutions, changed his bed, went to spas and used various medications, but he did not see any benefit.
Saying that over time he became unable to even carry his ankle, could not bend and his movements were severely restricted, Ü.Ö.He explained that one day, he fell on his waist in a "tütü way", then numbness started in his legs and his condition rapidly deteriorated. He stated that he was given sports and physical therapy by the doctors he applied to again, and that he was given painkillers and sent home.
Emergency surgery ordered
Saying that the pain continued both at work and at home, Ü.Ö. stated that the pain started even after a short time after he started cooking and that he had no peace. In the re-examinations, it was determined that he had non-contiguous bones in his waist, açıklık in the spine and a slipped back due to this. Physical therapy was started, but the pain increased again after a short time.
Stating that one day while he was sitting at home, he contracted, he was taken to the hospital by ambulance and one of his legs was locked in the air, Ü.Ö. stated that he learned that he had started to lose vision in his feet and almost became paralyzed. Emergency surgery was decided by the doctors.
Spine stabilization surgery with screws was performed. Six screws were inserted into his spine during the surgery and he was hospitalized for about a week. Although the pain continued for a while after the surgery, he stated that the loss of sensation in his leg gradually disappeared and his pain gradually decreased. He stated that he went to the controls after a week and started physical therapy, that he can move very easily now and that he has no complaints left.
“There are many reasons for slipping back”
Brain and Neurosurgery Specialist Selçuk Göçmen stated that there may be many causes of slipped back. He stated that blows to the waist, uncontrolled falls and repetitive traumas are among the main causes.
Selçuk Göçmen stated that in the treatment of slipped back, in mild cases, rest, painkillers and anti-inflammatory medications, restriction of daily activities and, if necessary, a lumbar corset can be used;He stated that restriction of certain activities and, if necessary, a lumbar corset can be used; and that surgical treatment comes to the fore in cases where there is no response to medication and supportive treatments.
