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A left foraminal annular tear is when the annulus fibrosus rips or tears. The annulus fibrosus is the tough exterior of the intervertebral disc.

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How long does it take for an annular tear to heal?

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What is a median annular tear with hyperintensity behind the annulus and a 6 mm protrusion that effaces the epidural fat but not the neural foraminal elements?

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What does central protrusion with annular tear mean?

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What is effacement of the left lateral recess?

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What does it mean to have Left paracentral annular tear with asymmetric disc protrusion causing anterior thecal sac compression and mild narrowing of both neural foraminae Can it be cured completely?

What do they do for this. It is some kind of operation done?