L5/S1 disc extrusion

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Low back pain, bilateral sciatica.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Female
mri

L5/S1 disc extrusion with thecal sac compression causing canal stenosis is seen.

Disc dehydration with central annular tear is present at L4/L5 level.

Case Discussion

L5/S1 level disc extrusion with thecal sac compression causing canal stenosis.

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