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What is a small focal disc protrusion?
a small protrusion of the disk is caused buy pressure on the spine. speaking to the disk itself if there is a weakened spot in the canula the pressure on that disk is more susceptible to give under...
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Is disc protrusion the same as disc herniation?
No... but close...
Let me explain what discs are, and what they do...
Looking down on the involved levels, the top is toward your abdomen (NOON) and the back is toward the back (6 O'clock)....
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Foraminal disc protrusion?
I have a focal right sided foraminal disc protrusion at L4/L5, extending into the exit foramen. Can you tell me what this means?
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What is a focal disc bulge?
It's a bulge in a spinal disk at a specific point. Usually the result of injury or lifting too much or improperly. A disk bulge can often heal given time and a little common sense. Minor disk injury...
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Disc protrusion with annular tear?
When looking at the spine, you will note that between each vertebra is a block of tissue that resembles a hockey puck.
This "tissue" is actually a shock absorber that cushions the stress on the...