Celebrity Lei Hong's Legs Gave Way and He Fell, Medical Examination Revealed Spinal Compression, Surgery Led to Good Recovery
Veteran actor Lei Hong, 78, who suffered from chronic lower back pain and sciatica, recently fell due to weak legs. A medical examination revealed severe spinal compression from L2 to L5. After undergoing lumbar decompression and spinal fusion surgery, he has made a good recovery and is now continuing rehabilitation, returning to his normal daily life.
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(Central News Agency reporter Chao Li-yen, Taichung 24th) 78-year-old veteran actor Lei Hong had long endured lower back pain and sciatica. He recently fell due to weak legs while climbing stairs and riding a motorcycle. A medical examination revealed severe compression of the spine from the 2nd to 5th lumbar vertebrae. Lei Hong underwent lumbar spinal stenosis decompression surgery and spinal fusion surgery and has made a good recovery.
Ren Ai Chang Gung Memorial Hospital today issued a press release, with Dr. Shih Yu-tung, Director of Neurosurgery, pointing out that spinal stenosis is a common degenerative disease, mainly caused by disc herniation, bone spurs, or thickened ligaments leading to narrowing of the nerve canal, resulting in nerve compression. Common symptoms in patients include lower back pain, leg numbness or weakness, with "intermittent claudication" being the most representative, where symptoms worsen after walking a certain distance and are relieved by sitting down or bending over to rest.
Dr. Shih Yu-tung noted that treatment initially involves medication, including pain relievers and neuromodulators, as well as rehabilitation therapies such as core muscle training and posture adjustment. Some patients can also alleviate discomfort through nerve block injections. If symptoms continue to worsen or affect quality of life, surgical treatment needs to be evaluated to relieve nerve compression and improve walking ability and quality of life.
Due to his work, Lei Hong had old injuries and long endured lower back pain and sciatica. He recently suddenly fell due to weak legs while climbing stairs and riding a motorcycle, affecting his work and daily life. Dr. Shih Yu-tung reminded that some patients with lumbar spinal stenosis, in addition to being unable to walk far, also experience unsteady gait, uncoordinated limbs, or frequent falls. In such cases, there should be a high suspicion of coexisting cervical spinal stenosis causing spinal cord compression.
If such conditions are not diagnosed and treated promptly, they may lead to worsening neurological function or even leave sequelae. Lei Hong's medical examination revealed severe compression of the spine from the 2nd to 5th lumbar vertebrae. If not treated promptly, he might have to rely on a wheelchair in the future. After undergoing lumbar spinal stenosis decompression surgery and spinal fusion surgery, Lei Hong has made a good recovery and is currently continuing rehabilitation, having returned to his normal daily routine and even able to drive himself for follow-up appointments. (Editor: Lee Hsiu-hua) 1150424
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(Central News Agency reporter Chao Li-yen, Taichung 24th) 78-year-old veteran actor Lei Hong had long endured lower back pain and sciatica. He recently fell due to weak legs while climbing stairs and riding a motorcycle. A medical examination revealed severe compression of the spine from the 2nd to 5th lumbar vertebrae. Lei Hong underwent lumbar spinal stenosis decompression surgery and spinal fusion surgery and has made a good recovery.
Ren Ai Chang Gung Memorial Hospital today issued a press release, with Dr. Shih Yu-tung, Director of Neurosurgery, pointing out that spinal stenosis is a common degenerative disease, mainly caused by disc herniation, bone spurs, or thickened ligaments leading to narrowing of the nerve canal, resulting in nerve compression. Common symptoms in patients include lower back pain, leg numbness or weakness, with "intermittent claudication" being the most representative, where symptoms worsen after walking a certain distance and are relieved by sitting down or bending over to rest.
Dr. Shih Yu-tung noted that treatment initially involves medication, including pain relievers and neuromodulators, as well as rehabilitation therapies such as core muscle training and posture adjustment. Some patients can also alleviate discomfort through nerve block injections. If symptoms continue to worsen or affect quality of life, surgical treatment needs to be evaluated to relieve nerve compression and improve walking ability and quality of life.
Due to his work, Lei Hong had old injuries and long endured lower back pain and sciatica. He recently suddenly fell due to weak legs while climbing stairs and riding a motorcycle, affecting his work and daily life. Dr. Shih Yu-tung reminded that some patients with lumbar spinal stenosis, in addition to being unable to walk far, also experience unsteady gait, uncoordinated limbs, or frequent falls. In such cases, there should be a high suspicion of coexisting cervical spinal stenosis causing spinal cord compression.
If such conditions are not diagnosed and treated promptly, they may lead to worsening neurological function or even leave sequelae. Lei Hong's medical examination revealed severe compression of the spine from the 2nd to 5th lumbar vertebrae. If not treated promptly, he might have to rely on a wheelchair in the future. After undergoing lumbar spinal stenosis decompression surgery and spinal fusion surgery, Lei Hong has made a good recovery and is currently continuing rehabilitation, having returned to his normal daily routine and even able to drive himself for follow-up appointments. (Editor: Lee Hsiu-hua) 1150424
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