31 years Female (DOB:6/6/1984)Reason: eval for disc herniation History: lbp for years now 3 weeks of increased pain and right sided sciatica.PROVIDER/ATTENDING NAME: HOLLY J BENJAMIN HOLLY J BENJAMIN Five lumbar type vertebral bodies are presumed to be present which are appropriate in overall alignment and height. The conus medullaris on sagittal imaging is grossly intact.At L5-S1 there is no significant compromise to spinal canal or neural foramina. There is disk dessication at this level and a small right paracentral disk protrusion which is unchanged. There is mild right sided facet hypertrophy which is also stable.At L4-5 there is no significant compromise to spinal canal or neural foramina. There is disk dessication at this level and a small central disk protrusion which is unchanged.At L3-4 there is no significant compromise to spinal canal or neural foramina.At L2-3 there is no significant compromise to spinal canal or neural foramina.At L1-2 there is no significant compromise to spinal canal or neural foramina.Previously noted uterine/adnexal lesions are not not included on this exam.
There are mild and stable degenerative changes in the lower lumbar spine without compromise to lumbar spinal canal or neural foramina.