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Disc de-hydration in the lumbar spine

2018-11-28 10:04:19
Hi Sir, Disc de-hydration in the lumbar spine with Osteophytosis. Diffuese Disc protrusion noted at L3-4,L4-5 and L5-S1 disc levels associated with ligamentum flavum thickening causing significant narrowing of spinal canal.Mild narrowing of both neural foraminae noted . Schmods nodes noted at L1-2 and L2-3 levels.
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If severe canal stenosis and if medically fit... Go ahead with surgery

Answered2018-11-29 02:03:45

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