foraminal protrusion on disc bulge

[sbartley]

what is foraminal protrusion at L5-S1 superimposed on a diffuse disc bulge with facet athropathy causing neural foraminal stenosis?

[mamabetties]

What does impingment of the traversing left s1 nerve root mean in lamens terms?

[shahkalpesht]

I have MRI report done for my ncek back and head pain.

Report :

1 Right Paracentral herniation C6-7 impressing into the right neutral foramen.
2. Left lateral protrusion c5-6 narrowing the left neytral foramen

[Godofredo MD]

Hi.

This basically means that the foramens (areas of the vertebrae where the nerves and blood vessels go through) are stenosed (smaller than normal) as a result of the intervertebral disc protrusion (bulging) which would lead to compression of nerve roots, thus, causing symptoms.

Hope this answers your query.