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Mri - l5-s1 shows moderate desiccation w/laminectomy changes. narrowing of bilateral recesses. mild to moderate left and moderate right neuroforaminal narrowing. edema bilaterally in facet joints and edema in the bilateral pedicles. possible injury?

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See below : I’m sorry to hear about your discomfort, my profesional opinion is the thought seek immediate medical attention from a neurosurgeon.

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