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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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Dr. Atif Haque answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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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