The patient was admitted with disc herniation at L4 to L5. 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 an open discectomy was performed. The patient recovered uneventfully and was discharged. Instructions were given to avoid lifting anything heavier than 10 lb until after the postoperative clinic visit.Final Diagnosis: Herniated disc Procedure: Discectomy (partial)

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The Answer of The patient was admitted with disc herniation at L4 to L5. 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 an open discectomy was performed. The patient recovered uneventfully and was discharged. Instructions were given to avoid lifting anything heavier than 10 lb until after the postoperative clinic visit.Final Diagnosis: Herniated disc Procedure: Discectomy (partial)

The Patient Was Admitted with Disc Herniation at L4 to L5