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Discongenic disease at l5-s1 and slight disc desiccation at l4-5. mod cen can sten. throut l.spine. mod deg. or neural foraminal sten at l4-5 l5-s1.

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Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

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Central stenosis: Sounds like you might consider surgery in the future if pain is significant or numbness, weakness, bowel or bladder problems. See Orthopedics for pre-op advice.

Answered 9/7/2014

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