Question 1

what to do if i have disc problem l4 s5 ?

Accepted Answer

Disc problem: What is the specific problem?  A spine surgeon is probably the most appropriate specialist to manage this.

Question 2

what can be done for a herniated l4/l5 disc?

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Disc: Many things can be done. Please see your doctor and have a full work-up. Pt, chiropractic, injections, decompression etc.. Can be tried before any surgical options are expleored.

Question 3

what is the management of mild indentment of l4/l5?

Accepted Answer

Exercise : I presume you mean bulge of the l45 disc.  This is normal finding with aging.  Exercise and learning proper posture and body mechanics will usually control most low pain caused by bulging discs.

Question 4

will an l4, l5 problem cause pain on your right side?

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Not enough info: Right side of what? Back, abdomen, leg? Need specifics.

Question 5

what is narrowing of the left neuroforamina at l4-l5 mean?

Accepted Answer

See details: It means there are osteoarthritic changes in that area which could be compressing the nerve root.

Question 6

what does conus ends at l4 that suggests tetheted cord mean?

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Spinal cord issue: it is a condition in which the Spinal cord becomes attached to the Spinal column  via the surrounded structures .  Spinal cord usually hangs loose in the Spinal canal and Greeley moving up and down during growth and activity . Usually vongenital , but can be acquired due to injury and noted I adulthood . It can present with various Neuro symptoms and urinary I continuance in the adult .

Question 7

what does mean if i have narrowing of disk space in l4-s1 level?

Accepted Answer

Maybe nothing : Your spine looks on MRI like 30% of asymptomatic 30 years olds many narrow disc cause no pain at all 95% of backache ismuscularand resolves overtime and can be controlled w ith commonsense avoiding activities.

Question 8

i would like to know what i should do about a large broad based disc at l3-l4. help!?

Accepted Answer

Disc protrusion: Talk to your spine surgeon and discuss your options.  Unless your symptoms are referrable to this level, or the imaging findings are severe enough to warrant an interventional procedure or surgery,  you may not have to do that much.  Many disc protrusions are managed conservatively.  They can regress on their own or remain stable for years.

Question 9

what do you advise if i want to know what i should do about a large broad based disc at l3-l4. help!?

Accepted Answer

Disc protrusion: Talk to your spine surgeon and discuss your options.  Unless your symptoms are referrable to this level, or the imaging findings are severe enough to warrant an interventional procedure or surgery,  you may not have to do that much.  Many disc protrusions are managed conservatively.  They can regress on their own or remain stable for years.

Question 10

i've been diagnosed with spondylolthesis l3 l4 grade 1. my question is  if i'm only grade 1 why is it so painful?

Accepted Answer

Was the diagnosis: Made with x-ray, or catscan(or mri) see your orthopod for reason of your pain. These things don/'t go away! check it out!

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What can be done for a herniated l4/l5 disc?

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What is the management of mild indentment of l4/l5?

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Will an l4, l5 problem cause pain on your right side?

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What is narrowing of the left neuroforamina at l4-l5 mean?

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What does conus ends at l4 that suggests tetheted cord mean?

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What does mean if i have narrowing of disk space in l4-s1 level?

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I would like to know what i should do about a large broad based disc at l3-l4. help!?

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What do you advise if i want to know what i should do about a large broad based disc at l3-l4. help!?

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I've been diagnosed with spondylolthesis l3 l4 grade 1. my question is if i'm only grade 1 why is it so painful?

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