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L2-3 post.2-3mm disc protrusion effacing thecal sac, marrow edema post. endplate of l3, facet asym. at l4-5 & elev. marrow within 3 coccygeal sublux?

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Symptoms guide tx: Symptoms guide treatment. Sounds like injections maybe worth a try.

Answered 3/5/2019

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A member asked:

L2-3 post.2-3mm disc protrusion effacing thecal sac, marrow edema post. endplate of l3, facet asym. at l4-5 & elev. marrow within 3 coccygeal sublux?

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Dr. Merrill Reuter answered

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