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Gm,, mri -l2-3 left lateral bulge l3 nerve effacement l4-5 large right central protrusion withl5 nerveroot efacement,l4-5 endpl. depresion explain ?
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MRI spine: Protrusions/bulges refer to the discs. Nerve effacement means that the discs at those levels are compressing/pinching those nerves, and you may be symptomatic. Endplate deprsseion could mean compression fracture or manifestation of degenerative disc disease/arthritis.
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