ICD The patient was admitted with disc herniation at L4-5. The patient has failed conservative treatments such as physical therapy. NSAIDs and even steroid injections did not provide much relief. The patient was taken to surgery, and a discectomy was performed. The patient recovered uneventfully and was discharged. Instructions were given to avoid lifting anything over 10 pounds until after the postoperative clinic visit. Final Diagnosis: Herniated disc. Procedure: Laminotomy with excision of herniated lumbar disc.
[Solved]: ICD The patient was admitted with disc herniation…
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