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Is Surgery Required For Disc Bulges Along With Right And Left Neural Foramina Narrowing?
i had a MRI and results are disc space narrowing l4 l5 s1.....t12-l1 minimal generalized disc bulge.....l2-l3mild disc bulge facet arthropathy bi lateral foramina narrowing......l3-l4 mild generalized disc bulge facet arthropathy neural foramina narrowing.....l4-l5 mild disc bulge dorsal osteophytosis facet arthropathy resulting in mild and moderate right and left neural foramina narrowing....l5 s1 same as above....this has been ongoing for 10 months meds no help epidural no help ....should I consider surgery??
Wed, 14 Nov 2018
Hello,
Disc prolapse is managed by rest and painkillers initially. As the condition progresses and when medication and rest do not provide any relief, surgery is the mainstay of treatment.
I suggest you consult your Orthopedician for further management.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri,
Pathologist and Microbiologist
Disc prolapse is managed by rest and painkillers initially. As the condition progresses and when medication and rest do not provide any relief, surgery is the mainstay of treatment.
I suggest you consult your Orthopedician for further management.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri,
Pathologist and Microbiologist
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