MRI report

[melmate]

can you please translate my mri report for me

There is recurring disc protusion ar L4/L5 protuding to the left of the mid line and inferiorly for approximatley 9.6mm narrowing the canal with crowding of the nerve roots which are pushed to the right. Degeneratuve left sided facet joints are seen at L5/S1.

many thanks

[Dr_Nassim]

Surgery;
Canal liberation with mini incision for left hemi-laminectomy plus discektomy L4-L5.
Regards

[DrJerrelBoyer]

I am a neurosurgeon from Chicago.  It sounds like you have a disk herniation.  Part of this has some inferior extension where it is in a good position to trap the descending nerve root against the undersurface of the facet joint and cause pain.  I could tell much better by viewing the film but it sounds large and particularly if you have any leg symptoms, numbness on your bottom or difficulty with your bowell or bladder you should seek medical attention.

Dr. Jerrel Boyer
Chicago Back Institute