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I just had an mri done for my lower back/hip. it shows several discs protruding out into my nerves. but on the last vertebra theres a big white, round looking thing covering it...what could this be?

Q: i just had an mri done for my lower back/hip. it shows several discs protruding out into my nerves. but on the last vertebra theres a big white, round looking thing covering it...what could this be?

: Without actually studying ther images its difficult to say.

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Without actually studying ther images its difficult to say.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 4/20/2021

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A member asked:

I just had an mri done for my lower back/hip. it shows several discs protruding out into my nerves. but on the last vertebra theres a big white, round looking thing covering it...what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Dr Machanic agreed

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