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What Does This MRI Test Result Of Spine For Back Pain And Numbness In Left Leg Indicate?

sir my wife is suffering from back pain and numbness on left leg on right shoulder,i have mri of lumbar spine mri report shows; posterior disc bulging with annular tear at L4-L5 causing indentation on thecal sac and exiting nerves,posterior disc bulging at L1-L2 andL5-S1 levels causing indentation on thecal sac without compressive element
Mon, 16 Nov 2015
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I understand your concern, the MRI report says that there vertebral disc prolapse of Lumbar spine at 3 places and at L4-L5 junction that prolpase is compressing nerve roots. I hope this Information is helpful, have a nice day and take care.
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What Does This MRI Test Result Of Spine For Back Pain And Numbness In Left Leg Indicate?

Hi, Welcome to HCM, I understand your concern, the MRI report says that there vertebral disc prolapse of Lumbar spine at 3 places and at L4-L5 junction that prolpase is compressing nerve roots. I hope this Information is helpful, have a nice day and take care.