Small right paracentral protrusion with

2018-02-03 16:38:08
Small right paracentral protrusion with broadbase at L5/S1 disc level causes mild compression over the respective right exiting nerve root
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Need decompression surgery

Answered2018-02-04 02:39:20

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Usually broad based disc will response to epidural steroid injection.....so first do physiotherapy then ll go for epidural.....pls upload your mri films

Answered2018-02-03 17:41:05

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Postural Correction- Sit Tall, Walk Tall. • Extension Exercises x 15 times x twice daily - lying on tummy, take left arm up for 3 seconds, then bring it down, right arm up for 3 seconds, bring down. Bring right leg up, hold for 3 seconds, bring it down. Then right leg up and hold for 3 seconds and bring it down. Repeat twice a day- 10 times.

Answered2018-02-03 17:23:17

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Mostly needs no surgery or injections. Main treatment is back strengthening exercises and some pain killers if severe pain

Answered2018-02-04 16:18:11

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