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L4-L5 Disc Reveals Diffuse Posterior Bulge Thecal

hi sir patient name shanti singh referred by Dr.hemant chatterjee (orth ) bilaspur mri scan of lumbosacacral spine impression L4-L5 disc reveals diffuse posterior bulge thecal sac L4-S1 disc reveals diffuse posterior bulge with bilateral foraminal component, indents both the exiting nerve root. mild facetal arthropathy and ligamantum flavum thickening noted at L4-L5 and L5 -S1 levels
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Hi,

If you are facing pressure over the nerve roots, then it shall need immediate attention, as it does get worsened with time and surgery might become inevitable in certain conditions. Hence I suggest you to consult our spine surgeon for further guidance. I am giving you the link here

http://www.healthcaremagic.com/specialists/Orthopedician/Dr-Krishna-Kumar/9
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Hello.Welcome to HCM forum.Although you have not mentioned your symptoms but your reports suggest that you must be having considerable pain.Consult a spine surgeon and get the discectomy done.Surgery is the only answer for you .Thanks and good luck.
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L4-L5 Disc Reveals Diffuse Posterior Bulge Thecal

Hi, If you are facing pressure over the nerve roots, then it shall need immediate attention, as it does get worsened with time and surgery might become inevitable in certain conditions. Hence I suggest you to consult our spine surgeon for further guidance. I am giving you the link here http://www.healthcaremagic.com/specialists/Orthopedician/Dr-Krishna-Kumar/9