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What is the permanent treatment for a Disc Herniation? Posted: 08-30-06 09:00am


Here's the ct scan report...... 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 here's the mri report the vertabrae from t12 -s3 have normal signal intensity , configuration and alignment .The facet joints are unremarkable.The t12-l1 through l4-5 dics are normal at the l5-s1 . There is moderate desiccation of the dics with the disc height loss. This is associated with a broad , left paramedian disc herniation. This measures 1.4cm in transverse diameter and extendsmass effect upon the transing s1 nerve root which is compressed laterally.This is not causing significant mass effect upon the dural sac. The left l5 nerve root has excited above level. The right l5 and s1 nerve roots are intact opinions anyone? What type of surgery do I need? How bad is this condition? How long will I be in the hospital for ? How long will it take to recover from ?

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Back Pain Answer A1424 Posted: 09-06-06 08:42am


The only permanent treatment for a disc herniation is disc removal. It seems that your condition requires surgical intervention. You will have to consult a neurosurgeon and/or an orthopedist about the type of operation required and recovery-time afterwards. DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" Questions are answered by Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov, General Practitioner. Dr. Gjuzelov practices medicine for the general public and is affiliated with the Republic of Macedonia Public Health Institution. For more information about Dr. Gjuzelov or other eHealthForum.com medical experts, please visit our About Us page. You may also visit our Back Pain Forum, for moderated patient to patient support and information. The material presented in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor is in no way intended to replace professional medical care or attention by a qualified licensed medical professional. eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor advises all users with health problems and concerns to consult their personal doctors. Furthermore, if you have any questions or concerns about your condition, you must consult your qualified licenseced medical professional before starting any treatment. The materials in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor cannot and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or choice of treatment. To the fullest extent possible, eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor expressly excludes all liability in respect of the information and opinions contained in the Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor, this Web site, or any sites linked to this Web site.

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