Severe left milder right foraminal stenosis with asymmetric mass effect on left L5 dorsal ganglion. Indications?
Patient: I just got found out that my l5 S1 had a small central caudal extrusion superimposed on mild retrolisthesis of L5 S1  no mass effect on the s1 roots, Severe left milder right foraminal stenosis with asymmetric mass effect on left L5 dorsal ganglion... what does all this mean? Do you think spinal injections will help? Doctor: Hi,Thank you for posting your query.I have noted your MRI findings. These suggest mild compression of nerves in the lumbar region (lower back), which may produce back pain, pain in the legs, and numbness of feet.Treatment would depend on the severity of symptoms.Initial treatment would consist of medications such as pregabalin or gabapentin capsules, along with physiotherapy.If the pain relief is inadequate, then, epidural injections would be helpful.I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.Wishing you good health,Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)Senior Consultant NeurologistApollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, IndiaClick on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumarMy BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in