MRI done for lower back pain. MRI shows minimal bilateral neural foraminal narrowing
Patient: I had an MRI done after 2months of pain in my lower back. I am a 43 year old female. The MRI results say l5/ s1  right paracentral disc protrusion exerting mass effect on the traversing right s1nerve root.  L3 /l4 small right sub articulate / foraminal annular tear / disc protrusion.L4/ l5 broad based posterior disk buldging with small superimposed central disc protrusion  mild to moderate central canal stenosis. Minimal bilateral neural foraminal narrowing.A few tiny scattered schmorl's are noted. Doctor: Hi, thank you for your question.According to the scan you should have pain in the back of your right leg and in the calf region.You may also have pain in both legs on walking for short distance.If you have only back pain with no legs symptoms then no surgery needed unless symptoms change.If however your leg symptoms are severe then surgery can help.Kind regards