MRI Shows Facetal Arthropathy In Lumbar Spine With Diiccation In L2 3 And L3 4 Disc, Mild Diffuse Posterior Bulge Of L4 5 Indenting Thecal Sac, Nerve Root. Curable?
Hello Dr. Herrick, I am Trupti from India. I am 30 yrs old femail. Today I got my MRI report. The highlighted points are as below:
1. Facetal arthropathy is seen in lumbar spine with disc desiccation in L2-3 and L3-4 discs.
2. Mild diffuse posterior bulge of L4-5 disc indenting thecal sac and traversing nerve roots.
3. Mild diffuse posterior bulge of L5-S1 disc indent traversing nerve roots.
4. Mild diffuse posterior bulge of L3-4 disc indenting thecal sac.
I want to know answers to below my questions:
1. Is this 100% curable? If "yes", please suggest what is the period required for the same?
I have gone through your MRI reports. I would like to point out that this disease is fully treatable. However, we need to know your symptoms, and examination findings, before suggesting the best treatment option for you.
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MRI Shows Facetal Arthropathy In Lumbar Spine With Diiccation In L2 3 And L3 4 Disc, Mild Diffuse Posterior Bulge Of L4 5 Indenting Thecal Sac, Nerve Root. Curable?
Hi Truti, Thank you for posting your query. I have gone through your MRI reports. I would like to point out that this disease is fully treatable. However, we need to know your symptoms, and examination findings, before suggesting the best treatment option for you. Usual treatments for disc prolapse include physiotherapy, medications such as pregabalin, epidural injections, and in some cases, surgery. Please get back if you require any more information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad