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Lstcktn
Lstcktn

hi all...been having back problems for years and had a l4/l5 discectomy 12 months ago...all seems to be going well then my back went 2 time the last being April 18...refered for mri scan after trying lots of differeant drugs below is mri scan results 

Lumbar lordosis is slightly straightened 

Mild Modic 2 endplates changes l4/l5

From l4/l5 there are mild degenerative changes with height loss to hydration of the disc and mild signs of facet joint arthropathy

L4/l5-Left para central disc extrusion deforming the anterior aspect of the dural sac narrowing ty transiting l5 nerve root with compression. Post surgical changes with left laminectomy

L5/s1 mild disc bulge is slightly deforming the anterior aspect of the dural sac without root compression

Thanks

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