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A member asked:

What does disk material at least abuts the thecal sac and right transiting s1 nerve root without obvious mass effect mean?

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Dr. Joseph Mele answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Disk against nerve: Without seeing you, or you diagnostic exam, the finding does not mean much. To make a diagnosis a careful medical history and physical examination is required to frame the results of your test. The best person to ask is your doctor. They can determine what the findings mean, and what may be done next.

Dr Peltan agreed

Answered 9/30/2013

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