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L45Disc protrusion, right recurred

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Dr. Chris Ekong


Case 3

Age: 45

Sex: Female

History: Had right L45 discordectory 4 years aro. Fine till August 1999, when she developed recurrent back pain with right sided radiculopathy.


Examination:

Right drop foot, decreased sensation, right L5 dermatome.


X-Rays

MRI of Spine (T2 image) Saggetal section, showing right L45 recurrent disc protusion.


MRI of Spine (T2 images, transverse section) showing recurrent right L45 disc protrusion.


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