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An L4-L5 discectomy, a surgical procedure to remove herniated disc material in the lower back, carries risks, as with any surgery. Potential complications may include infection, nerve damage, or persistent pain. However, when performed by an experienced surgeon, the procedure is generally safe and can significantly alleviate pain and improve mobility in patients with severe disc-related issues. It's important for patients to discuss their specific risks and benefits with their healthcare provider.
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What does loss of disc signal at L4-L5 and L5-S1 mean?
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What is subluxation of L4 and L5?
whatis anterior subluxation on L5 on S1 mean?
What are L4 and L5?
They could be several things. Many different systems use an alphanumerical combination to record and file thinsg, and the terms L4 and L5 can refer to some specific things depending on what field you work in. Examples commonly used are the lumbar verebrae L4 and L5 in anatomy, and the LaGrangian points L4 and L5 in astronomy. The lumbar vertibrae L4 and L5 are the sciatic region of the back and are the most common area of disk compression failure, leading to chronic sciatica and other lower body nerve compromise.
Causes of spinal dissication?
what is mutilevel dissication. l3 andl4 l4 and l5 l5 and s1
Where in the vertebral column is a lumber puncture generally done?
in adults its done at L3 and L4 or L4 and L5
How much is lumber worth?
How much a surgery on lumber L4 L5
Why l4 -l5 disc problems are common than other?
The L4-L5 disks are at the highest stress point of the lower lumbar spine. As such, it's more susceptible to overstressing of the joint and aggravating the disks.,
What is a mild posterior central and right paramedian disc protrusion at L4-L5?
What is a L5-S1 , right paramedian protusion
Where isL4 and L5 located in the back?
The L4 and L5 vertebrae are located in the lower back. The two lowest discs (L4-L5 and L5-S1) take the most strain and are the most likely to herniate. This can cause lower back pain and possibly numbness that radiates through the leg and down to the foot (sciatica).
What is the treatment for disc bulge in L4 L5?
One treatment for a disc bulge in L4 and L5 would be steroid injections by your physician. If the bulge is not extreme, the recommendation may be simply rest and anti-inflammatory medications.
Diagnosis code for anterolisthesis lumbar spine?
grade 1 of l4 and l5
What is marginal osteophytes at L4 and L5 with reduced disc space?
MR imagemorphology is in favour of early marginal osteophytes at few levels. mildbroad disc bulge at l4-l5 causing minimal thecal sac indentation
