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Massive L4/L5 disc extrusion with cauda equina compression

120 views530y Female10/9/2026
Clinical Presentation

Several months of lower back pain and numbness.

  • 1Degenerative changes at the L4/L5 vertebral endplates.Minor diffuse disc bulge at L3/L4 with asmall annular tearin the posterior aspect of the disc.Massive L4/L5 extrusioncompletely compressing the cauda equina in the thecal sac.T12/L1 conus.