Need help figuring out my MRI of the neck

[nickkiez]

Can someone help me figure out my MRI. I had a neck MRI done June 28 2011. I have neck pain and my right arm is numb off and on. Here are the results of it.


PROCEDURE: MRI OF THE CERVICAL SPINE

COMPARISON: None.

INDICATIONS: Cervicalgia.

FINDINGS:

Sagittal T2, T1 inversion recovery and axial T2 images of the cervical
spine were obtained along with localizer images.

The examination reveals the craniocervical junction is unremarkable.
Medial aspect of the posterior fossa of the brain is normal in
appearance. Spinal cord is normal in course, caliber, and signal.
Vertebral bodies are normal in height and alignment. There is no edema.


Axial sections show C2-3 is unremarkable. C3-4 shows no
neurocompressive change. C4-5 shows right foraminal encroachment to a
moderate degree due to spondylotic ridge and uncovertebral spur.

C5-6 shows a small central disc ridge complex which contacts the cord
without compressing it.

C6-7 shows a small central disc protrusion with annular tear without
nerve root compression.

C7-T1 is unremarkable. The portions of the brachioplexus that are
visible are unremarkable.

CONCLUSION: No focal signal abnormality in the cord. Small discs are
seen C5-6 centrally, C6-7 centrally, right uncovertebral spur at C5-6
also results in right foraminal encroachment to a mild degree. C4-5
also shows right uncovertebral spur with mild foraminal encroachment on
the right.

[S. Kaul, MD]

Hi there!

The MRI describes mild-moderate degenerative changes of the cervical spine with disc bulges at C4/C5 causing mild narrowing of the spaces that carry the spinal nerves with mild degenerative changes, at C5/C6 the disc bulge comes near to the spinal cord without actual compression and at C6/C7 there is a disc bulge without any neurological compromise.
Hope this helps.

Take care!

[nickkiez]

oopps i see i put june 28 2011 it should say june 28 2012