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Mri l5-s1 level, posterior spurring identified. osteophyte contacts s1 nerve root. moderate to severe bilateral neuroforaminal stenosis. suggestions?

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Transforaminal epidu: May try transforaminal epidural inyections(see a pain physician)along with some NSAIDs,however if not better surgery to decompress the foraminal stenosis may be your answer

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/29/2019

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A member asked:

Mri l5-s1 level, posterior spurring identified. osteophyte contacts s1 nerve root. moderate to severe bilateral neuroforaminal stenosis. suggestions?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Pietro Seni answered

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

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