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I'm experiencing Back pain, Lumbar disc

2017-09-21 20:53:02
Hi please help me understand my MRI results.Partly desiccated L4/5 &L5/S1 discs with disc space narrowing at L4/5.*L4/5 broad based central disc protrusion, posterior annular tear noted. Indentation of thecal sac. Gr1 impingement of transiting right L5 root.*L5/S1 Central right paracentral protrusion small annular tear seen. Mild indentation on sac Gr1 impingement of exiting transiting right S1root.*Relative stenosis of lowercanal.*Mild ligamentum flavum thickening at lower lumbar levels.
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Not be scared with your mri report as lots of these findings are incidental...these should co  relate to your symptoms else these are useless

Answered2017-09-22 09:58:27

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