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MRI Suggests Moderate Sized Disc Protrusion Of Small Paracentral Extrusion At L4-5. Treatment For Complete Cure ?

i am boy aged 26 years and a student. My MRI report says MODERATE SIZED POSTEROCENTRAL DISC PROTRUSION WITH A COMPONENT OF SMALL LEFT PARACENTRAL EXTRUSION AT L4-5 LEVEL INDENTING THE THECAL SAC .LEFT LATERAL RECESS NARROWING AT THIS LEVEL WITH COMPRESSION OF THE TRAVERSING LEFT L5 NERVE ROOT . . I Need to know the ULTIMATE METHOD OF TREATMENT FOR COMPLETE CURE.. I am residing at Bangalore India .Whom to contact for consultation?
Mon, 12 Nov 2012
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Dear Concerned.,

Thanks for writing to us.

Thanks for also forwarding the MRI Report.

A)There are Conservative/ Medical Line of management after duly consulting the Spine/Neuro surgeon.

Complete Hard Bedrest for 08 weeks with precautions such as lumbosacral support /Hard Bedrest/Not lifting any weight/opioid -Analgesics-Musle relaxants. Also follow this up with Physiotherapy .

In addition Check MRI after Therapy.



B)Neuro Surgical/Spinal Surgical Intervention such as Minimal Access Discectomy by a qualified/experienced Spine Surgeon in addition to above mentioned therapy using Neuroendoscopic technique..



There are many tertiary centres in Bangalore.

It is left to your best wisdom and judgement after taking a feedback from your near and dear ones regarding the nearness to your residence/expenditure/insurance coverage etc.

Wish you a quick recovery,

Best Regards,

Dr Lt Cdr ASN Bhushan.
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MRI Suggests Moderate Sized Disc Protrusion Of Small Paracentral Extrusion At L4-5. Treatment For Complete Cure ?

Dear Concerned., Thanks for writing to us. Thanks for also forwarding the MRI Report. A)There are Conservative/ Medical Line of management after duly consulting the Spine/Neuro surgeon. Complete Hard Bedrest for 08 weeks with precautions such as lumbosacral support /Hard Bedrest/Not lifting any weight/opioid -Analgesics-Musle relaxants. Also follow this up with Physiotherapy . In addition Check MRI after Therapy. B)Neuro Surgical/Spinal Surgical Intervention such as Minimal Access Discectomy by a qualified/experienced Spine Surgeon in addition to above mentioned therapy using Neuroendoscopic technique.. There are many tertiary centres in Bangalore. It is left to your best wisdom and judgement after taking a feedback from your near and dear ones regarding the nearness to your residence/expenditure/insurance coverage etc. Wish you a quick recovery, Best Regards, Dr Lt Cdr ASN Bhushan.