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I have disc extrusion in the l4-l5, the mri shows it has thickness of 7mm.the pain in left leg subsided, when i walk,there is spasm at the cap muscle?

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Dr. Paul Slawek answered

Disc herniation : Disc Herniation (extrusion) very likely compressing nerve root which likely producing problem with leg.

Answered 6/18/2014

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A member asked:

I have disc extrusion in the l4-l5, the mri shows it has thickness of 7mm.the pain in left leg subsided, when i walk,there is spasm at the cap muscle?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Paul Slawek answered

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