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A member asked:

Doc doesn't think l5s1 protusion is cause of back/leg pain\foot drop.says must be nuero.what are the pos diagnoses.ie nuero option with same symptoms?

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Same thing: The idea behind a disk protrusion is that it pushes on the nerve, which is neuro. If it is isolated to the back, then it is most likely back related. It needs to be evaluated with MRI for potential options.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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