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what steps should I take to get relief, I had a CT SCAN @ER... report: CT spine lumbar w/o contrast.There is prominent right paracentral disc extrusion at the L5-S1 level which measures 9×4mm and results in slight contact of the right S1 nerve root within the right lateral recess.I have pain that runs down my right leg and numbness to my foot...
HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, this is the disk degenerative disease of spine and if this is clinically sever then it may needs surgery else this can be managed medically and physiotherapy, of course rest is must, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day.
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What Does This CT Scan Result For Spine Indicate?
HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, this is the disk degenerative disease of spine and if this is clinically sever then it may needs surgery else this can be managed medically and physiotherapy, of course rest is must, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day.