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L4-l5 large extrusion left subarticular foraminal. severe compress left traversing l5 nerve root posterior displaced left lateral recess y no surgery?

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Pinched Nerve: Depends. How long the nerve has been damaged and the clinical signs you have. Can't be more precise without additional information.

Answered 9/10/2020

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