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L4-L5 disc de-generation.
Sir,
Kindly check and let me know the future plan with the help of MRI report.
L4-L5 central, left paracentral and left lateral, recurrent extruded disc with a DEBIT (Disc
extension beyond interspace) of 4-5 mm with foraminal extension impinging on to the thecal
sac, traversing and exiting nerve roots on left.
Mild degree facet joint synovial inflammatory disease at L3-L4 & L4-L5 with joint fluid.
Significant foraminal and lateral impingement of the left lumbosacral trunk and L4-L5 exiting
root on left by the extruded disc at L4-L5.
Regards,
Anil
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Please discuss with your spinal Surgeon who has done the MRI scan .if not undergone surgery before please get the operation done asap before you lose control of your legs
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Dr. Abhishek Kaushik
Orthopedist
14 yrs exp
Delhi
Mri repot suggest nerve compression by a disc at L4/L5. Management depends on ur symptoms and how bad they are. If problem is recurrent and having disabling pain and numbness in involved leg or loss of muscle power then surgery s indicated.
Please visit to check your neural system to suggest u best management
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