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What is severe left neural foraminal narrowing at l3-4 secondary to mild broad disc bulge and facet arthropathy moderate l neural at l4-5 and more .

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Dr. Craig Lum answered

L3-4: Sounds like your reading a scan report. Why don't you bring them to the doctor who ordered them so he can explain them and correlate them to your symptoms. You might get a better appreciation of the scan findings if you do this.

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Answered 2/5/2018

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A member asked:

What is severe left neural foraminal narrowing at l3-4 secondary to mild broad disc bulge and facet arthropathy moderate l neural at l4-5 and more .

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Craig Lum answered

Dr Hegab and 3 doctors agreed

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