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The major focal abnormality is a right posterolateral disc protrusion at l4/5 with some thecal and right l5 nerve root compression. pls explain?

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Bulging disc: It says that there is a bulging disc at level of L4-5 in your spine. There is some pressure on the nerve root, which is probably causing your back pain and nerve issues locally to that area.

Dr Seibert and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/13/2018

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