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L5-s1 shows annular tear and a central protrusion touching both s1 roots and thecal sac.no effacement or deformity. nerve roots exit normally.

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Your question is?: If the disc is worsening and causing weakness, muscular atrophy and/or numbness, and especially if initiation of urination is troublesome, need to have a spinal surgeon involved. Otherwise, conservative therapies may be successful. An EMG test may determine extent of nerve damage at this point and act as a baseline.

Answered 6/28/2018

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