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My mri read there is stable disc desiccation mild to slightly moderate disc protrusion resulting in stable minor to mild mass effect on the anterior central thecal sac the disc protrusion demonstrates a subcentimeter focus of signal abnormality suggesting
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Question Cut off: Your question was cut off... The parts that i see basically mean you have some mild disc bulging, but sounds like there is not any significant pinching of the nerves. This is very common. Can potentially cause some pain but does not typically benefit from surgery.
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