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A member asked:

How bad is 6.1 mm para central dehydrated disc protrusion compressing left nerve root at l5 s1 for a 22 years old? i cant play hockey & tennis now

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Dr. Jeffrey Juchau answered

Radiological Studies: and their meaning should be discussed with the physician who orders them.

Dr Saghafi agreed

Answered 6/23/2015

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