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Spinal disc disease and diving — DOccMed MCQ

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A 29-year-old commercial diver has three months of LBP with occasional left leg radiation. MRI shows small L4/5 disc protrusion without nerve root compression. What is the most appropriate advice?

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Correct answer: C — Assessment against HSE diving medical standards considering physical demands and decompression risk

HSE diving medical standards apply. Spinal disc pathology requires careful consideration in the diving context due to physical demands and decompression exposure.

Reference: HSE Diving Medical Standards; FOM