Question 1

mri show buldging disc suggest annular tear. mostly low central radial back pain slight sciatica. does mostly back pain suggest cause ann tear not bd?

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Disc pain: Disc pain is primarily in the back without going g down the legs.  Unfortunately most people have more than one reason to have back pain.  You shod discuss the full results of the MRI with the ordering physician so a comprehensive plan of care can be developed.

Question 2

will an annular tear at disk l5 get worse an?

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Sometimes : Most of these are incidental findings on a MRI & more related to degeneration of the disc leading to a tear of the outer fibers or annulus which can also allow for some disc material to pop out & then that can be a disc herniation.  Sometimes, these tears are a sign of disc pain as the disc mechanics are disrupted and just like a torn piece of paper, a tear can further propagate. It can heal too!

Question 3

how does an annular tear typically occur?

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Twisting: Movements, especially twisting cause microscopic tears in the collagen fibers (tiny structural elements like the fibers or threads of a fabric) of the annulus (part of the disk). The body has some ability to heal such tears, but there is a limit. When the amount of microscopic tears becomes large, the tears connect, causing a larger tear. Sometimes those tears are painful.

Question 4

is an annular tear the same as a bulging disc?

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Different : Annular tear is similar to a sprain--a torn ligament, and not normal. It's presence does not equate to pain. In fact, upon healing the MRI will show a persistent abnormality. Bulging is best described with squeezing the top and bottom of marshmallow. The edges bulge to absorb shock of body weight. This is the job of the disc. If nerves not pressured, completely normal.

Question 5

bad back l4 and l5 with a annular tear, what to do?

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Keep: Your core strong (strength exercise to abdomen and low back muscles, under the supervision of physical therapy.

Question 6

is it possible for you to get an annular tear from a spinal tap?

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Yes: Anything is possible but what you say is not likely in experienced hands.

Question 7

what does it mean to have a sub-acute annular tear at s1 vertebrate?

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Disk injury: Technically is not not a tear of the vertebra (a bone), but the disk between two bones. The outer disk (annulus fibrosis) is made of layers of collagen (a material). Think of them as threads woven in layers. They allow for some flexibility and movement between the bones. With aging and time some of the fibers can tear. If nerve fibers grow into the area, it might be a source of pain.

Question 8

what does it mean to have an angular annular tear in the vertebral disk space?

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Degeneration: An annular tear is a radiographic term for a bright zone on certain MRI sequences performed of the spine. It is not necessarily a torn annulus, but more likely a delamination of the fibrous rings of the annulus fibrosus (the outer ring of the disc). It is usually associated with degenerative changes to hydration of the disc. With discography, a true tear shows leakage of the radiographic dye.

Question 9

what does a annular tear at l-5 and grade 1 spondylolisthesis of l-5 at s1 mean?

Accepted Answer

Depends on symptoms: If these are findings on your MRI hopefully the doctor who ordered it has shown you the pictures and discussed how it could relate to your problems. If not, get a better doctor. The annular tear is a fissure in the outside of the disc.  Spondylolisthesis is when 1 vertebrae slips forward or backward on another.  Google both terms and you'll get a lot of info.

Question 10

can you tell me what is a broad based disc protrusion with paracentral annular tear?

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Disc bulge and parac: That means tear at ligamnet with bulge of the disk between the spines, not yet prolapsed but it may happen with heavy lifting or trauma, the key is wheather there is nerve impingmnet or radiculopathy, or affection of muscle power of legs. It may be manageble by NSAID like Naproxen  and physical therapy but definitly needs eval by neurosurgeon first.

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Mri show buldging disc suggest annular tear. mostly low central radial back pain slight sciatica. does mostly back pain suggest cause ann tear not bd?

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Is an annular tear the same as a bulging disc?

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Bad back l4 and l5 with a annular tear, what to do?

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Is it possible for you to get an annular tear from a spinal tap?

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What does it mean to have a sub-acute annular tear at s1 vertebrate?

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What does it mean to have an angular annular tear in the vertebral disk space?

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What does a annular tear at l-5 and grade 1 spondylolisthesis of l-5 at s1 mean?

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