Mild disk bulge before two yrs

2017-12-08 05:03:22
Shin pain .paining at the time of walking and standing.done Mri of back leg n ankle.reprot of ankle .mild synovial effusion in right tibiotalar,subtalar and mid tarsal joints with extension i to the posterior recess.articular cartilages are unremarkable.minimal subchondral cystic changes in the proximal adpect of cuboid.and disk ostephytic bulge with left paracentral annular tear at L 4 -5 level.indenting the thecal sac and transversing left L 5 nerve root.mild facetal artropathy at this level.
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For L4/5 annular tear - take 3 days complete bed rest and check VitD3 and B12 levels also, can what’s app reports on my number,Find me on google Dr Gaurang Atodaria, after one weeks start physiotherapy for Core muscles/Abdominal/Back extensor muscles strengthening For ankle pain - need to apply below knee splint and avoid weight barring for 4 weeks - once pain reduced start ankle muscles strengthening exercise
Next Steps
Physiotherapy for 6 weeks
Health Tips
Weight loss, gym or static Cycling

Answered2017-12-08 10:38:01

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