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Are Disc Bulge And Degenerative Changes Of The Facets After Lumbar Fusion L3-L4 Surgery A Problem?

What does this mean in every day language,, just had mri today..level L3-4 reveals disc space narrowing less than grade 1 retrolisthesis of vertebrae body L3 on L4. Disc bulge & degenerative changes of the facets are present. Mild to moderate canal stenosis with bilateral neural foremen encroachment. Disc bulge L4-L5. I had previous lumbar fusion L3-L4 surgery in 2011
Mon, 12 Nov 2018
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Findings suggests degenerative changes in spine.

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Are Disc Bulge And Degenerative Changes Of The Facets After Lumbar Fusion L3-L4 Surgery A Problem?

Hi, Findings suggests degenerative changes in spine. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.