According to MRI report you have degenerative disc disease of lumbar spine. Degenerative changes occurs in spine due to aging and development of weakness in annulus fibrosis.
1.At L4-5 and L5-S1 level there is desiccation of disc means loss of water and there is also posterocentral annular tear with secondary indentation of the thecal sac which is causing bilateral lateral neural foramen narrowing.
Treatment for degenerative lumbar disease includes physiotherapy or surgery. Effectiveness of both modalities are same.So,physiotherpay should be tried first. It causes strengthening of Para spinal muscles and it prevents further changes. Surgery should be the last option. There are also medicines like capsule pregabalin available for pain relief. Treatment can be planned after consultation with neurosurgeon. Get well soon.
Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan
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What Does "Desiccation Changes And Posterocentaral Annular Tear" Mean?
Hello Thanks for writing to us According to MRI report you have degenerative disc disease of lumbar spine. Degenerative changes occurs in spine due to aging and development of weakness in annulus fibrosis. 1.At L4-5 and L5-S1 level there is desiccation of disc means loss of water and there is also posterocentral annular tear with secondary indentation of the thecal sac which is causing bilateral lateral neural foramen narrowing. Treatment for degenerative lumbar disease includes physiotherapy or surgery. Effectiveness of both modalities are same.So,physiotherpay should be tried first. It causes strengthening of Para spinal muscles and it prevents further changes. Surgery should be the last option. There are also medicines like capsule pregabalin available for pain relief. Treatment can be planned after consultation with neurosurgeon. Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan