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mri results confusing

by bamcplyr, May 18, 2007 12:00AM
a little info about myself. 26 yrs old, chiari malformation type I.  decompression surgery scheduled for May 24.  

i had an mri and don't understand the results.

disc bulging at c4-5 without neural compression

at c4-5 diffuse disc bulding is noted which partially effaces the anterior subarachnoid space without cord compression.

what does this mean.  should i go to see a back dr?
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by Quixotic1, May 19, 2007 12:00AM
There are some discs which cushion the space between the vetebrae.  With trauma, age, and arthritis, and other causes the capsule holing the discs (think of them holding a thick gel) can weaken and the disc starts to bulges out (herniate) toward the spinal canal.  This is actually very common and shouldn't cause symptoms - doesn't mean it can't.  As the disc bulges (herniates) further it can eventually press against the spinal cord itself and cause problems.  

Your report indicates the discs have not bulged very far.  Quix
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