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What Does Dextroscoliosis Dorsal Spine Mean?
I AM 45 y.o. and suffering from severe back pain.MRI shows I have diffuse disc bulging L3/L4 to L5/S1 w/ posterior annular tear at L4/L5 level. and also mild dextroscoliosis dorsal spine.DO I really need to undergo an operation to correct it? THANK YOU.
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
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Regarding your concern, I would explain that these findings are suggestive of chronic degeneration of the vertebral column. Surgery is not needed, unless the scoliosis is of a higher degree (measured by certain parameters in the X ray study). Physiotherapy and medicine for chronic back pain would be the main treatment option.
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Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
Welcome to Ask a Doctor service!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that these findings are suggestive of chronic degeneration of the vertebral column. Surgery is not needed, unless the scoliosis is of a higher degree (measured by certain parameters in the X ray study). Physiotherapy and medicine for chronic back pain would be the main treatment option.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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