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MRI Of Lumbar Spine Done. Medical Cure For This And Rate Of Success Of Treatment?
Hello Doctor good morning. I am Male 43 and my MRI study say . 1. Lumber spine reveals broadbased disc bulge with posterior annular tear seen at L3-L4 level resulting in compression over the thecal sac with narrowing of the B/L lateral Recessed(R>L). 2. Broadbased disc bulge with left paracentral disc extrusion and caudal migration seen at L4-L5 level resulting in compression over the thecal sac with narrowing of the B/L lateral recesses (L>R) and indenting left neural foramina. please advise me suitable treatment and their success rate of treatment.
Thu, 14 Nov 2013
Hello and welcome to HCM,
The MRI report suggests a pathological process at the level of vertebrae L3-L4 and L4-L5.
The alphabet 'L' suggests the lumbar position of the vertebrae.
The numbers suggests the numbering of the vertebrae from top to bottom from 1 to 5.
Two vertebrae are separated from each other by inter=vertebral discs.
These discs form a cushion between two vertebrae and allow frictionless movement.
There is protrusion of the disc from its normal position.
The protruded disc impinge on the nerve roots which emanate from the spinal canal.
Initially this condition is managed conservatively by rest and pain killers.
If the disc does not go back to its normal position, the protruded disc is surgically removed.
Consult your orthopedician for the management.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
The MRI report suggests a pathological process at the level of vertebrae L3-L4 and L4-L5.
The alphabet 'L' suggests the lumbar position of the vertebrae.
The numbers suggests the numbering of the vertebrae from top to bottom from 1 to 5.
Two vertebrae are separated from each other by inter=vertebral discs.
These discs form a cushion between two vertebrae and allow frictionless movement.
There is protrusion of the disc from its normal position.
The protruded disc impinge on the nerve roots which emanate from the spinal canal.
Initially this condition is managed conservatively by rest and pain killers.
If the disc does not go back to its normal position, the protruded disc is surgically removed.
Consult your orthopedician for the management.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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