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I just found out that i have disc degeneration and posterior bulging disc at the l4/l5. i have had a spinal fusion at the l5/s1. what does this mean?
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Depends: It depends on why the MRI was ordered and what symptoms and signs exist on the examination. It could be incidental or it could explain alot - without having more history it's impossible to tell. However, given that you have had an MRI, and your physician ordered it, you should ask your health care provider to go over it with you for an assessment.
Answered 11/28/2017
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