Monday, November 2, 2009

Injury Update - Finally a diagnosis

Findings of CT Lumbar Spine

L4/5 shows moderate spinal canal stenosis with broad-based central disc protrusion with liagamentum flavum redundancy and there is probable pressure on the thecal sac and descending L5 nerve roots.

L5/S1 shows mild spinal canal stenosis with broard based central disc protrusion to a lesser degree with possible pressure on descending S1 nerve roots. There is some dystrophic calcification of the degenerative L5/S1 disc.

Final Impression :
Moderate spinal canal stenosis at L4/5.

Treatment options to this point in time:
  • Epidural Injection (Friday)
  • See one of QLD leading back specialist
  • Getting a second opinion.

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