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I have a broad based bulging disc l5 s1 and multilevel facet arthropathy throughout the lumbosacral spine. what does this mean?
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It means that : the disc between the 5th lumbar & 1st sacral vertebrae has developed a weak spot that allows the soft pulpy inside to bulge out. The rest has to do with the places where vertebrae connect. HEADS UP: Words really aren't enough here. ASK to review the images with the doc. You deserve an explanation in terms you understand. BUT, you also owe it to yourself to do your homework. Read up about it first.
Answered 5/21/2016
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