Is diffuse posterior disc bulge, bilateral neural foramina serious?
Patient: diffuse posterior disc bulge causing narrowing of central canal and bilateral neural foramina causing mild compression on bilateral exiting L4 nerve roots at L4-5 level. mild diffuse posterior disc bulge with right paracentral annular tear indenting on anterior thecal sac at L5-S1 level. MRI report Doctor: Seriousness is not fully dependent on MRI finding. Instead its more clinical symptoms and corresponding MRI findings decide further treatment.