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Moderate/severe pain. mri shows small disc protrusion mild/moderate facet osteoarthritis l5s1.mild osteo&mild swellin liga flavum l4l5.i'm 30. causes?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

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According 2 the-: -interpretation I would say it is due 2 a degenerative process. The fact that the ligament flavin is inflamed, it is a flare up of Ur degenerative disease.

Answered 9/20/2016

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A member asked:

Moderate/severe pain. mri shows small disc protrusion mild/moderate facet osteoarthritis l5s1.mild osteo&mild swellin liga flavum l4l5.i'm 30. causes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Peter Ihle answered

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