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Numbness, tingling and burning

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Should I see an orthopaedic surgeon or a neurosurgeon for my spine problem?

I am a healthy 67-year-old male who has enjoyed an active lifestyle for many years, especially playing golf. About three months ago I was having a problem with my legs giving out from under me that caused me to give up my golf game for a while. Now that problem seems to have just about gone away only to be replaced with pain, numbness and tingling in my left leg and buttock going down into my foot. This numbness and tingling is very unpleasant although there is no pain associated with it. I did not fall and injure myself. Is there some type of treatment or physical therapy that would help?

I am a 53-year-old man in excellent health. In December I felt a burning sensation in my left arm and in the base of my left thumb. The burning feeling is still with me. I have no associated pain. There has also been a slight loss of strength in my left hand and arm. I am enclosing an MRI report of my cervical spine. Any comments would be appreciated.

I am 77 years old and have numbness in my groin area and pain in my spine when I walk as little as five minutes. The numbness goes away when I sit down for a few minutes. This does not happen every day, but then it can happen several times in one day. I had a MRI and the neurologist said that I have spinal stenosis. I also have congestive heart failure and am on medication. The neurologist said I could not have surgery due to my age and medication. Is there any other alternative that might help my problem? I have always been very active and would like to be that way again.

My husband was injured when a 1,500-pound steel gate fell on him. The gate hit the middle of his back and he fell onto his stomach. He saw an orthopedist for the injury. One leg was broken and one knee had to be operated on. He has tingling and numbness in both legs since the accident. His knees and feet swell almost daily. He had an EMG done, which showed some nerve damage, but an MRI done at the same time didn't show anything. How can he find out what is causing the numbness and tingling if the MRI was negative?