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What is partially calcified broad based disc protrusion measuring 4mm in ap dimension w/mild central canal stenosis and no significant neural forminal?
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Dont worry: This sounds like a mild MRI finding that would not need any specific treatment--like surgery.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Degenerated disk: This is the description of degenerative disk disease as dictated by a radiologist. This is a very common finding and rarely needs surgery.
Answered 12/10/2015
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