L4-5: There are moderate to severe disc degenerative changes of L4-L5
level with disc height loss, osteophyte formation, subchondral sclerosis
and subchondral cystic changes. Contrast is identified within the disc
and extends to the periphery of the moderate circumferential bulge best
visualized left laterally and posteriorly. Mild facet degenerative
changes.
L5-S1: Moderate degenerative changes with disc height loss, osteophyte
formation and subchondral sclerosis. Contrast extends to the periphery of
the mild, circumferential disc bulge. Mild facet degenerative changes.
I am off to 'google' what these terms mean, but can anyone tell me in layman's terms what these things mean?
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Cathy
46 years old. 12-15 years of intermittent pain, 2 years with constant pain.
DDD, L4-5 and L5-S1, pain confirmed by discogram.
PT, ESI's, Facet injection and block, Acupuncture - all no help.
2-level (Prodisc-L) ADR surgery with Dr. Bertagnoli, May 26, 2009.
Currently taking Opana-ER (tapering off) and oxycodone
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