HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Small Disc Bulge With Superimposed Small Moderate Central Protrusion, Stenosis. What Is The Best Treatment?

Small disc bulge with superimposed small moderate central protrusion which extrudes slightly caudally. This result is moderate-severe spinal stenossis. Mild right and moderate left formation stenosis is also noted at this level.
Small left central protrusion at L5-S1 with significant mass effect on the S1 nerve root in the lateral recess
What is the best treatment?
Tue, 21 May 2013
Report Abuse
Internal Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
Hello
Welcome to HCM

Your investigation report probably of MRI of spine suggests, spinal canal stenosis with compression over nerve roots. The site of spinal canal stenosis has not been mentioned, presuming it to be in lumbar area. The mode of management options include surgical vs medical management which could not decided without examining patient. The comorbid conditions, age of the patient other risk factors also need to be considered for decision making. Hence it better advisable to consult your treating neurolgist / neuro surgeon for the management plan as early as possible as the scans suggest moderate to sever stenosis.

I hope u find this info helpful.

I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Nerve root


Loading Online Doctors....
Small Disc Bulge With Superimposed Small Moderate Central Protrusion, Stenosis. What Is The Best Treatment?

Hello Welcome to HCM Your investigation report probably of MRI of spine suggests, spinal canal stenosis with compression over nerve roots. The site of spinal canal stenosis has not been mentioned, presuming it to be in lumbar area. The mode of management options include surgical vs medical management which could not decided without examining patient. The comorbid conditions, age of the patient other risk factors also need to be considered for decision making. Hence it better advisable to consult your treating neurolgist / neuro surgeon for the management plan as early as possible as the scans suggest moderate to sever stenosis. I hope u find this info helpful.