Hi thanks, for the response
I do not have a disc height to guote from, is it important factor in how long you have before a ADR? A bouy a year ago I had a Nucleopalsy done at the L5-S1, this area was chosen because of a discogram. It turned out to be the wrong disc , it did not get better after a few months. So I went back to Spine specialist and they ordered another discogram and this is where they found out the positive disc L4-L5 and confirmed with a CT scan... Also had 4 epidural injection over a period 3 years , the first worked for 2 months, the rest all failed. If I was not on meds I think I would be super miserable. What complications can come from facet hypertrophy?? Thank you for all your responses....

Mark

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L3-L4 Moderate disc degeneration-A posterior fissure is present. A 4 mm central disc protrusion is noted. Mild hypertrophy of the facet joints. Mild spinal stenosis present,

L4-L5 Severe disc degeneration-A posterior fissure is present. Right paracentral posterior measuring 5 mm. Moderate hypertrophy of the facet joints. Mild spinal stenosis present.

L5-S1 Mild disc degeneration-A right posterolateral fissure is present. Mild 2 mm posterior disc bulge