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What Does Disc Protrusion And Indentation Of Thecal Sac On CT Scan Mean?

what does this conclusion mean after a ct scan / DEgeneratechanges of the lumbosacral spine affecting pre dominantly L5/S1 as well as T12/L1 without compromising of the spinal is seen at this level . Disc protrusion at L4/5which is indenting the thecal sac narrowing the spinal canal at this level.
Wed, 2 Jul 2014
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Hello,

I have studied your case.

Your MRI says foraminal protrusion causes foraminal stenosis which leads to compression of exiting nerve root which later on supply lower limb .Due to compression of this nerve root there is tingling numbness in your leg and pain associated with it.

Medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor.

You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.

I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
As MRI shows disc compressing on nerve root then surgical decompression is permanent solution.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Take care.
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What Does Disc Protrusion And Indentation Of Thecal Sac On CT Scan Mean?

Hello, I have studied your case. Your MRI says foraminal protrusion causes foraminal stenosis which leads to compression of exiting nerve root which later on supply lower limb .Due to compression of this nerve root there is tingling numbness in your leg and pain associated with it. Medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor. You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. As MRI shows disc compressing on nerve root then surgical decompression is permanent solution. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Take care.