A member asked:

Mri- "l/4-l-5 disc desiccation. small central protrusion w/ tiny posterior annular tear. no canal stenosis or sig. foraminal narrowing". what it mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Paul Velt answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Some pain: The disc is between two vertebrae, the spine. They act like shock absorbers. When they have a problem they bulge out of their space. It sounds like it sticks out and touches some nerves. The disc has a band around it. It may tear like yours did. The point where nerves leave the spinal cord, the exit foramen is ok.

Answered 3/14/2015

3.1k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more