The pre-surgery MRI reads “At L4-L5, moderate annular bulging is identified with a broad-based central, paracentral and lateral disc protrusion and annular tear obliterating the leftward subarticular space possibly affecting the descending leftward nerve roots at this level.” The surgeons procedure notes read “A moderate sized protruding herniated nucleus pulposus was encountered. The annulus was intact overlying it. This was incised and disk material came extruding forth. This was grasped with a pituitary rongeur and removed.” Yes, I have had 4 post-surgery MRI’s and two CT-Myelograms. The CT-Myelograms read “Left subarticular/foraminal protrusion with contact of the exiting L4 nerve root and the descending L5 nerve root.” The MRI’s read “mild to extensive epidural fibrosis.” The only MRI terminology that suggests any disc material was left behind is “There has been interval removal of disc protrusion.” The medical system I am in seems very cohesive and no doctor will offer any other diagnosis other than epidural fibrosis. Just a note my left calf is now noticeably smaller than my right. I know I unloaded a bunch of information but I am hitting brick walls trying to use my local doctors for help. What do you think?
