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What Does "small Central Disc Protrusion At L3 L4" Mean?
Question: I have had a 2 fusions done on my back L-3 L-4 and L-4 L-5. I fell and had a MRI done on my back the doctor told me there was nothing wrong with me but I got the written report of the MRI and it says I have a small central disc protrusion at L3 L4 and a minimal disc bulge at L5 S1 what does it mean when it says central disc protrusion on the disc that I had a fusion on does it mean I messed up the fusion..my e-mail is YYYY@YYYY
Brief Answer:
Fusion bone graft from the interdiscal space may
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
Your MRI shows central bulge means spinal cord is having pressure at central area due to disc bulge.
Some times due to fusion bone graft from the interdiscal space may bulge posteriorly.
Due to fusion above L5 there is pressure on near by disc leading to minimal disc bulge at l5 s 1.
Neurotropic medication and physiotherapy will help to relieve pain.
You can do all sorts of conservative therapy and if you are not getting expected result.
Then you can go for minimal invasive spine surgery and decompression of disc bulge.
Later on follow post surgery rehabilitation and physiotherapy.
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.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Fusion bone graft from the interdiscal space may
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
Your MRI shows central bulge means spinal cord is having pressure at central area due to disc bulge.
Some times due to fusion bone graft from the interdiscal space may bulge posteriorly.
Due to fusion above L5 there is pressure on near by disc leading to minimal disc bulge at l5 s 1.
Neurotropic medication and physiotherapy will help to relieve pain.
You can do all sorts of conservative therapy and if you are not getting expected result.
Then you can go for minimal invasive spine surgery and decompression of disc bulge.
Later on follow post surgery rehabilitation and physiotherapy.
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.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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