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Do Disc Protrusions With Nerve Impingement Need Surgery?

MRI revealed 2-3 mm left paracentral disc protrusions at L3-4 and L4-5 levels elevating the posterior longitudinal ligament and impinging left nerve root exclusively t L4-5 and is symptomatic. If conservative pain management is not successful, is surgery necessary? Any recommendations?
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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