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Minimal Thecal Sac Indentation At L5/S1. What Is The Diagnosis Of This ?

Hi, I was diagnosed with a posterior annular tear superimposed and a mild diffuse disc bulge causing minimal thecal sac indentation at L5/S1. Can u help me to gain better understanding in the diagnoses . Thank you
Fri, 17 Jun 2011
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you shuld always write your physical complaints along with reports ..... ssee thecal sac carries spinal cord in if there is indentation it means thre is some pressure over spinal cord depending on the degree ..in ur case MINIMAL... if u r having heaviness of legs and foot its worrying then ..... else wear a lumbar belt and some analgesic s ...and follow ur neurologists advice..
You can contact me at: luxman02@gmail.com with all your details including medicines .your test reports, your other illnesses
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Minimal Thecal Sac Indentation At L5/S1. What Is The Diagnosis Of This ?

you shuld always write your physical complaints along with reports ..... ssee thecal sac carries spinal cord in if there is indentation it means thre is some pressure over spinal cord depending on the degree ..in ur case MINIMAL... if u r having heaviness of legs and foot its worrying then ..... else wear a lumbar belt and some analgesic s ...and follow ur neurologists advice.. You can contact me at: luxman02@gmail.com with all your details including medicines .your test reports, your other illnesses