Review of Spinal Exam...how Serious is the Condition? Posted: 06-19-06 08:55am
could you please review my results and
tell me how serious this condition is
please....What are best options?
At l3-4 level there is mild diffuse disc
bulge. There is no disc herniation
at l4-5 level there is mild to moderate
disc bulge which is coniguous within the
thecal sac . There is no disc herniation
at l5-s1 level there is disc space
narrowing. There is a large disc
herniation , which is central and
posterior to the left midline.This large
disc hernaition contiguous with and
compresses the left s1 nerve root .It is
contiguous with the thecal sac . The
herniated disc extends inferiorly over
multiple levels sequestration of the
hernaited disc cannot be ruled out
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Back Pain Answer A1144 Posted: 08-08-07 07:20am
It seems that the results of your exam
indicate a degeneration of several disks
in the lumbar region of the vertebral
spine. Disk degeneration manifested via
herniations (tears) in the nuclei (center)
of the vertebral disks. The condition is
serious and I think that you should
consult a neurosurgeon for an expert
opinion.
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