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What Could Disk Degenerative Change In MRI Report Suggest?
I had a mri and it states i have disk degenerative change, and post change at L 4-5. couple of millimeters of anterolisthesis of L4 on L5, with spinal stenosis at this level. Will I need surgery again? I have been in alot of pain, right arm, buttock, back and right leg, also numbness, and weakness
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Degenerative disc disease noted at different levels of the spine with mild anteriorly slipped / moved L4 over L5 vertebrae.
Why do you say again operation ? did you had one earlier? But findings does not mentioned anything about it.
Normally the treatment in this case will be simple back exercises followed by physiotherapy, operation / intervention is the final step.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
Degenerative disc disease noted at different levels of the spine with mild anteriorly slipped / moved L4 over L5 vertebrae.
Why do you say again operation ? did you had one earlier? But findings does not mentioned anything about it.
Normally the treatment in this case will be simple back exercises followed by physiotherapy, operation / intervention is the final step.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
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