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What Does Disc Bulge, Annular Tear And Other Vertebral Problems Mean?

hi i have disc osteophytic bulge at l5/s1 with annular tear indenting the tecal sac and the exciting nerve roots with neural foraminal compromise right.left . what does that mean please?? also alignment of vertebrae reveals minimal retrolisthesis l5 over s1.
Mon, 17 Nov 2014
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. It means there is herniated disc disease on L5/S1 level and also degenerative vertebral disease causing listhesis. Treatment is conservative or surgery. This should be guided from your symptoms ( if severe pain or difficulty walking, neurologic deficit then surgery) if mild symptoms, conservative.Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
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What Does Disc Bulge, Annular Tear And Other Vertebral Problems Mean?

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. It means there is herniated disc disease on L5/S1 level and also degenerative vertebral disease causing listhesis. Treatment is conservative or surgery. This should be guided from your symptoms ( if severe pain or difficulty walking, neurologic deficit then surgery) if mild symptoms, conservative.Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.