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What does it mean that i have a large central annular tear w/out focal disc hern in l4-l5&a small cen annular tear in l5-s1 w/out focal disc hern?
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Annular tear: a disc is like a jelly donut. a herniation means the jelly is squirting out. An annular tear means there is a crack in the donut but the jelly stays inside. Annular tears often lead to back pain especially with sitting.
Answered 7/19/2018
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