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Is Diffuse Posterior Disc Bulge, Bilateral Neural Foramina Serious?

diffuse posterior disc bulge causing narrowing of central canal and bilateral neural foramina causing mild compression on bilateral exiting L4 nerve roots at L4-5 level. mild diffuse posterior disc bulge with right paracentral annular tear indenting on anterior thecal sac at L5-S1 level. MRI report
Fri, 27 Nov 2015
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Seriousness is not fully dependent on MRI finding. Instead its more clinical symptoms and corresponding MRI findings decide further treatment.
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Is Diffuse Posterior Disc Bulge, Bilateral Neural Foramina Serious?

Seriousness is not fully dependent on MRI finding. Instead its more clinical symptoms and corresponding MRI findings decide further treatment.