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Dr.  Vivek Chail MD

protrusion associated with annular fissure at L5/S1, abutting the anterior aspect of the thecal sac and the ... increased in size since the previous study. Small lateral foraminal and far... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Vivek Chail ( Radiologist)
Dr. Praveen Tayal MD

I had an mi 5 months ago for an injury at work. I was hit in the lower back with a heavy machine. My mi impression reads: 1. Annular tear with right dorsal lateral disk extrusion at l4-l5... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Praveen Tayal ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr. Gopal Krishna Dash MD

Hi, I have an MRI report that shows "Annular dics bulge effaces the thecal sac at L1/2 as well as lateral recess and foraminal fat. L2/3 Annular disc bulge effaces the thecal sac. Narrowing of... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Gopal Krishna Dash ( Neurologist)
Dr. Praveen Tayal MD

MRI results indicated "L3 L4 right foraminal annular fissure and small protrusion without nerve impingement. What are normal treatment options, and is surgery best course to resolve? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Praveen Tayal ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr. Vivek Chail MD

fat. L3-L4: Disc bulge effaces the thecal sac, lateral recess, and foraminal fat. L4-L5: Annular disc ...I really need help understanding my MRI. It says: :FINDINGS: There is fatty marrow signal in... View answer

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Dr.  Sudhir MD

L4-L5 diffuse disk bulge with large central annular fissure. narrows bilateral lateral recesses and ... narrowing and lateral recesses ... View answer

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Dr.   SHALU MISHRA MD

to cause moderate lateral recess stenoses without significant foraminal narrowing or central spinal stenoses. A posterior annular fissure is present without a superimposed disc protrusion ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. SHALU MISHRA ( Radiologist)
Dr. Akhtarhusian Ghausi MD

I had an internal lateral sphincterotomy to cure an anal fissure. However, I am still experiencing ... fissure? If it is, why did the surgery not work? If the surgery worked, how... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Akhtarhusian Ghausi ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Indu Kumar MD

i have a small central disc protrusion with annular fissure which contacts the ventral thecal sac ... foramina and lateral recesses are patent what does all that mean in laymans terms? ... View answer

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Dr. Ilir Sharka MD

hi i have signifcant degenerative disc disease at l4-l5 with diffuse annular causing moderate ... nerve root 15mm uterine fibroid.im 48 yrs old i work as a housekeeper do you suggest surgery ? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ilir Sharka ( Cardiologist)