severe or not

[cracker75]

L5-S1 large diffuse and circumferential disc protrusion. With a segmental broad base protrusion measuring 9.6mm resulting in severe compression of thecal sac and traversing nerve roots. Narrowing of neuro foramina bilaterally. mild degenerative changes of facet joints. MRI results as of today. Sounds Greek to me. how severe is this injury and what are some treatment options?! Any help is really appreciated. Thanks

[Kurizu]

Consider surgery if there's significant neurological deficit involve. Take care!

[S. Kaul, MD]

Hi there!

The report suggests an intervertebral disc prolapse at L4/ L5 lever (lower back) causing pressure on the covering of the spinal cord and the nerve roots with narrowing of the spaces that carry the spinal nerves and associated degenerative changes of the intervertebral joints.      
        Well, since there is pressure on the exiting nerves, conservative management is unlikely to be helpful in the situation and surgical decompression would need to be considered. I would suggest discussing the situation and the suggested management plan in detail with your treating doctor.
Hope this is helpful.

Take care!