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Does L5 S1 Disc Annual Tear And Desiccation Changes Mean Nerve Root Damage ?
Hi fell down the stairs in work and hit my back and buttocks. The MRI shows 1... L5 S1 disc desiccation changes
2.... posterior annular tear of L5 S1 disc
3....... minimal posterior diffuse disc bulge indents the ventral ethical sac. Contact of the L5 nerve roots in the far lateral aspect of the disc bulge , sites if possible nerve root damage.
What does it mean in layman's terms.
2.... posterior annular tear of L5 S1 disc
3....... minimal posterior diffuse disc bulge indents the ventral ethical sac. Contact of the L5 nerve roots in the far lateral aspect of the disc bulge , sites if possible nerve root damage.
What does it mean in layman's terms.
Mon, 27 Jan 2014
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
First of all, I would like to reassure you that your MRI findings do not show any serious problems related to your spine.
They are suggestive of mild degenerative changes in the lower back region (lumbar spine). There are mild disc bulges with pinching of nerves in the lower back region.
This would require medications such as pregabalin capsules for nerve pain relief.
In addition, back extension exercises under the guidance of a physiotherapist would also help.
I hope my reply has helped you.
I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
Thank you for posting your query.
First of all, I would like to reassure you that your MRI findings do not show any serious problems related to your spine.
They are suggestive of mild degenerative changes in the lower back region (lumbar spine). There are mild disc bulges with pinching of nerves in the lower back region.
This would require medications such as pregabalin capsules for nerve pain relief.
In addition, back extension exercises under the guidance of a physiotherapist would also help.
I hope my reply has helped you.
I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
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