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What is L4-5 herniation that minimally effaces exiting L4 nerve root?
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∙ 15y ago
I'm not a doctor, but I'll take a crack at this since I have had this condition... It is a herniation (hole/deterioration) of the disk between the 4th and 5th lumbar that affects/irritates/exposes the nerve root that comes out of the spinal column at the L4 lumbar position.
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What happens in disc herniation?
The bulging disc or its fragments may be displaced outward, putting pressure on nerve roots entering or exiting the spine and thereby causing pain.
Is there surgery for nerve damage in the hand?
There is Minimally-invasive nerve testing that Florida Hand Center offers. http://www.floridahandcenter.com/treatments/conditions-treatments
What is ; bilateral significant foraminal Narrowing with compression of the exiting L5 nerve roots?
The corona
What is the association of disc herniation and sciatica?
Lumbar disc hernias are commonly associated with sciatica (inflammation of the sciatic nerve in the lower back) due to disc protrusion or herniation that compresses the spinal nerve root radiating to the femoral or sciatic nerve.
What is the best test to show disc herniation?
Because magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides sharp, clear images of bones, discs, nerves, and soft tissues, it is the best test to show disc herniation and nerve compression.
What is the prognosis for a patient with a herniated disk?
For those patients who do require surgery for lumbar disk herniation, the reviewed procedures of nerve root decompression caused by disk herniation is favorable. Results of studies varied from 60-90% success rates.
Will you need surgery for right neuroforaminal disc protrusion herniation impinging on the right L4 nerve root?
absolutely. and it's going to be painful.
Is there any other disorders like Sciatica with the same symptoms?
Possibly; Bursitis; Lumbar disk herniation; Degenerative nerve disease, etc....
What does herniation of a vertebral disc involve?
When a disc herniates, the jellylike substance pushes through and causes the harder outer ring (annulus fibrosus) to compress a nerve root in the spinal cord. Herniation of a vertebral disc can cause varying degrees of pain
What does paracentral disc herniation at the L5-S1 level causing mass effect upon the left S1 nerve root mean?
It means that the disc between L5-S1 has protruded out to one side (not centrally), and is affecting (most likely compressing) the S1 nerve root which is below the level of the herniation (the L5 nerve root has already exited the IVF). From this report I am assuming you are having some sensory or motor problems in your lower limbs?!
What does a small left paracentral disc herniation mean and how serious is it?
A disc herniation can be serious because it can cause severe pain and loss of feeling in your arms and legs. This kind of herniation basically means the rubbery cushion between the bones has moved out of its proper place.
What is nerve root effacement?
Nerve root effacement refers to nerve root compression. This is an issue where the root of the nerve is compressed into the spine before exiting it, which can cause some painful back symptoms.
