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What Does This CT Scan Result Of Spine After An Injury Indicate?
I got hurt at work and I got a me I and the results are. 1. Central protrusion at l4-5, narrowing of the left foramen. 2. Mild diffuse bulge at l3-4. 3. At l5-s1, minimal bulge of the disc towards the right . what do u think is the best treatment and what is the average outcome of these injurys?
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Hello dear Greetings
Regarding your CT scan after in injury result that showed central protrusion left foramen narrowing and disc protrusion to the right like am suggesting that you have developed a condition called disc prolapse
In view of this please schedule an appointment with an orthopaedic specialist for expert clinical assessment and adequate surgical correction procedure
Concerning the outcome of the injury I will advise it will successful after treatment
I hope this helps Regards
Regarding your CT scan after in injury result that showed central protrusion left foramen narrowing and disc protrusion to the right like am suggesting that you have developed a condition called disc prolapse
In view of this please schedule an appointment with an orthopaedic specialist for expert clinical assessment and adequate surgical correction procedure
Concerning the outcome of the injury I will advise it will successful after treatment
I hope this helps Regards
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