my husband had an mri done of the lumbar spine i need to know what a subligamentous posterior protrusion is?

Answer 1

There are ligamentous structure that run along the posterior margin of the vertebral bodies, just in front of the spinal canal. When a disc herniates (or protrudes) backwards, it can cause compression of the nerve roots within the spianl canal. Subligamentous means that the heriated disc or protruded disc has not "broken" through the ligaments, but is "bulging" it itward into the spinal canal.

Answer 2

Sounds like a slipped disk to me, but PLEASE be sure and ask your doctor. He will be glad to explain it to you.


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