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Hi i have an annular tear posteriorly at. l3-4 with annular bulge. i also have a midline disc protprotrusion at l4-5 as well as a mild central disc bu?

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Degenerative disc : Degenerative disc disease is very common radiographically but does not necessarily mean symptoms will develop. Radiculopathy, or pain/odd feelings down the legs, can be caused when the disc pinches a nerve as it exits the spinal column. Back pain by itself is a much more heterogenous problem and may or may not be explained by degenerative changes seen on imaging studies like MRI.

Answered 4/4/2016

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Be seen: I would not hesitate to be seen for it. There are many good treatment options available.

Answered 5/30/2017

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