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A member asked:

Mri showed transitional lumbosacral vertebra mild herniation l-4 l-5, l-5 s1 and central disc protrusion. could this be ddd. severe back and leg pain?

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Dr. Kathryn Ko answered

Yes: these symptoms are compatible with DDD.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 10/16/2017

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