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help me understand my MRI
please help me interpret the report and let me know the severity of the condition
MRI REPORT
The study shows straightening of lumbar curvature wit degenerative changes of lumbar vertebrae in the form of marginal osteophytes & type II end plate change at L5-S1 level. The lumbar vertebrae otherwise are normal in height and marrow signal intensity. Posterior elements are normal. No marrow edema or osseous destruction is seen.
All intervertebral discs show variable desiccation. Diffuse disc bulge with central disc protrusio is seen at L5-S1 compressing the thecal sac with mild narrowing of bilateral neural foramnia. Diffuse disc bulge with left extraforaminal protrusion is seen at L4-5 causing narrowing of left neural foramen.
Ligamentum flavum & facet joints are normal.
No evidence of primary lumbar canal stenosis is seen.
The lower end of the cord and conus medullaris reveals normal signal intensity.
No pre/paravertebral collection is seen.
MRI REPORT
The study shows straightening of lumbar curvature wit degenerative changes of lumbar vertebrae in the form of marginal osteophytes & type II end plate change at L5-S1 level. The lumbar vertebrae otherwise are normal in height and marrow signal intensity. Posterior elements are normal. No marrow edema or osseous destruction is seen.
All intervertebral discs show variable desiccation. Diffuse disc bulge with central disc protrusio is seen at L5-S1 compressing the thecal sac with mild narrowing of bilateral neural foramnia. Diffuse disc bulge with left extraforaminal protrusion is seen at L4-5 causing narrowing of left neural foramen.
Ligamentum flavum & facet joints are normal.
No evidence of primary lumbar canal stenosis is seen.
The lower end of the cord and conus medullaris reveals normal signal intensity.
No pre/paravertebral collection is seen.
thanks for all ur help. im not in NYC but i will definitely go and see an orthopedist for second opinion. thanks for all ur wishes.
What type of doctor?
Bed rest for lower back problems is generally recommended for only a day or two.Movement is the best for blood flow and relief. Bend at the knees.
There is nothing inyour MRI which points to a casue of the back problems.
Your doctor does not seem to want to get to the cause.
You probably should go see an orthopedic surgeon. Bring the MRI films for he/she to look at and evaluate. Are you on any pain medication and/or muscle relaxers?
Get another opinion.
You also might try reading a book by Dr. John Sarno on back problems as your problems seem asymtomatic.
If you are in the NYC area I can recommend an orthopedist.
Good Luck to you
Bed rest for lower back problems is generally recommended for only a day or two.Movement is the best for blood flow and relief. Bend at the knees.
There is nothing inyour MRI which points to a casue of the back problems.
Your doctor does not seem to want to get to the cause.
You probably should go see an orthopedic surgeon. Bring the MRI films for he/she to look at and evaluate. Are you on any pain medication and/or muscle relaxers?
Get another opinion.
You also might try reading a book by Dr. John Sarno on back problems as your problems seem asymtomatic.
If you are in the NYC area I can recommend an orthopedist.
Good Luck to you
im 28 yrs old female. i got a MRI done because i have been having severe lower back pain after my delivery in May'07. doctor right now has asked me to take complete bed rest, avoid bending and not to lift or push anything heavy. i've been quite worried because right now im very young and i have a whole lot of responsibility of my child ahead.
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