Extraforaminal disc extrusion

Case contributed by Henry Knipe , 1 Mar 2022
Diagnosis certain
Changed by Henry Knipe, 28 Apr 2022
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L4-5 disc osteophyte complex with a superimposed right extraforaminal disc herniation with displacement of the right L4 nerve root. Moderate right neural exit foraminal stenosis without flattening of the right L4 nerve root. Additional epidural fat and severe bilateral facet joint arthropathy results in moderate central canal stenosis. Mild left neural exit foraminal stenosis.

Degenerative disc and facet joint change at the lumbar other levels. 

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