my mri dated 16/5/12 shows" broad based disc protrusion and right paracentral disc extrusion at L5-S1 level compressing thecal sac , right traversing nerve roots causing bilateral neural foraminal compromise ". i feel intermittent tingling in my right leg , and pain on buttocks and right thigh .
According to report you have degenerative disc disease of lumbar spine. Degenerative changes occurs in spine due to aging and development of weakness in annulus fibrosis.
1.At L5-S1 level there is broad based disc protrusion and right paracentral disc herniation.This is compressing thecal sac and right traversing nerve roots and it is causing bilateral neural foramen compromise.
Majority of the cases of degenerative spine disease are benefited by physiotherapy.So,physiotherpay should be tried first.It causes strengthening of Para spinal muscles and it prevents further changes. Surgery should be the last option. There are also medicines like capsule pregabalin available for pain relief. Treatment can be planned after consultation with neurosurgeon. Don't lift heavy objects and don't abruptly bend forward. Get well soon.
Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan
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Hello Thanks for writing to us According to report you have degenerative disc disease of lumbar spine. Degenerative changes occurs in spine due to aging and development of weakness in annulus fibrosis. 1.At L5-S1 level there is broad based disc protrusion and right paracentral disc herniation.This is compressing thecal sac and right traversing nerve roots and it is causing bilateral neural foramen compromise. Majority of the cases of degenerative spine disease are benefited by physiotherapy.So,physiotherpay should be tried first.It causes strengthening of Para spinal muscles and it prevents further changes. Surgery should be the last option. There are also medicines like capsule pregabalin available for pain relief. Treatment can be planned after consultation with neurosurgeon. Don t lift heavy objects and don t abruptly bend forward. Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan