Karl Nolan
Karl presented with moderately severe persistent lumbar pain radiating down the back of his leg
Problem
Karl presented with moderately severe persistent lumbar pain radiating down the back of his leg.
There was an L4/5 disc prolapse impinging on both sides but particularly on the left L5 root.
Solution
Karl underwent a microdiscectomy on his L4/5 spinal levels 8 weeks after his first appointment. He was seen twice post-operatively and reported an 80% reduction in pain but still experienced restricted mobility and flexibility.
Rehabilitative physiotherapy was commenced by Laura Byrne with a focus on conditioning and flexibility.
Axial
Axial view of MRI of lumbar spine. Disc compression can be seen of the spinal nerve.
Sagittal
Sagittal view of MRI of lumbar spine. Cross section of disc compression.
His's words
Nothing but good things to say about the Sport Surgery Clinic. After suffering with serious low back pain for ten months when I saw Dr Michael Kelleher. It was the first time I felt like something could be done about this issue and within six months I was back on my feet with back no pain. Couldn't recommend it more.
Karl Nolan