Question
This 40-year-old patient has been complaining of lower back pain for 1 year
What do you think about the L5-S1 level?
ANSWER
L5-S1 discopathy with bilateral medial protrusion and rupture of the fibrous ring accompanied by inflammatory changes of the Modic type 1 endplates.
An epidural test infiltration at the L5-S1 level can be performed.
