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How serious is my MRI reading
Hello I was wondering if someone can help me understand the severity of my spinal MRI's. I had an MRI of both my lumbar and thoratic spine. I have lower and mid back pain. I have pain in both legs. Water retention, and radiating pain to my left side. Feeling like I'm being "hooked". It hurts to take a deep breath. Does this report explain all of that? How many ruptured disc do I have? Is this very serious? Here is what the report read:
There is normal verebral body height seen throughout the lumbar spine. There is normal alignment, with no evidence of subluxation. There is loss of intervertebral disc T2 signal identified at L4-L5 and L5-S1. There is no loss of intervertebral disc height at L4-L5. Abnormal signal is identified along the superior endplate of L5, consistent with Schmorl's node.
At the T12-L1 level there is a central disc protusion which measures 6mm in lateral dimension, 4 mm in AP dimension and 6 mm in craniocaudal dimension. There is no significant canal or neuroforaminal stenosis from this lesion.
At the L1-L2, L2-L3 and L3-L4 levels, there is no significant disc protrusion, canal stenosis or neuroforaminal encroachment.
At the L4-L5 level, there is a diffuse disc bulge with a central disc extrusion. This measures 17mm in lateral dimension, 16 mm in craniocaudal dimension and 9 mm in AP dimension. This causes severe canal stenosis, with the canal measuring 6 mm. There is mild right neuroforaminal stenosis also evident.
At the L5-S1 level, there is no significant canal stenosis, neuroforaminal encroachment from a mild diffuse disc bulge.
There is a normal vertebral body height and alignment seen throughout the thoracic spine. there is no abnormal signal identified within the cord. No abnormal signal is identified within the bone marrow. No significant loss of T2 signal is identified within the intraverebral disc space.
There is redemonstration of a diffuse disc bulge identified at T7-T8. This causes borderline canal stenosis, with the canal measuring approximately 11 mm, This is stable compared to the prior examination. There is mild, diffuse disc bulge at T6-T7, with no significant canal stenosis. Mild disc bulge is identified at T11-T12 and T12-L1.
Impressions:
Stable appearance to the diffuse is disc bulge identified at T7-T8, with a borderline canal stenosis, with the canal measuring 11 mm.
Minimal diffuse disc bulges are identified at T6-T7 and T10-T11. there is no canal stenosis associated with these lesions.
Disc protrusion identifed at T12-L1 without significant canal stenosis.
Large disc extrusion identified at L4-L5, causing severe canal stenosis.
There is normal verebral body height seen throughout the lumbar spine. There is normal alignment, with no evidence of subluxation. There is loss of intervertebral disc T2 signal identified at L4-L5 and L5-S1. There is no loss of intervertebral disc height at L4-L5. Abnormal signal is identified along the superior endplate of L5, consistent with Schmorl's node.
At the T12-L1 level there is a central disc protusion which measures 6mm in lateral dimension, 4 mm in AP dimension and 6 mm in craniocaudal dimension. There is no significant canal or neuroforaminal stenosis from this lesion.
At the L1-L2, L2-L3 and L3-L4 levels, there is no significant disc protrusion, canal stenosis or neuroforaminal encroachment.
At the L4-L5 level, there is a diffuse disc bulge with a central disc extrusion. This measures 17mm in lateral dimension, 16 mm in craniocaudal dimension and 9 mm in AP dimension. This causes severe canal stenosis, with the canal measuring 6 mm. There is mild right neuroforaminal stenosis also evident.
At the L5-S1 level, there is no significant canal stenosis, neuroforaminal encroachment from a mild diffuse disc bulge.
There is a normal vertebral body height and alignment seen throughout the thoracic spine. there is no abnormal signal identified within the cord. No abnormal signal is identified within the bone marrow. No significant loss of T2 signal is identified within the intraverebral disc space.
There is redemonstration of a diffuse disc bulge identified at T7-T8. This causes borderline canal stenosis, with the canal measuring approximately 11 mm, This is stable compared to the prior examination. There is mild, diffuse disc bulge at T6-T7, with no significant canal stenosis. Mild disc bulge is identified at T11-T12 and T12-L1.
Impressions:
Stable appearance to the diffuse is disc bulge identified at T7-T8, with a borderline canal stenosis, with the canal measuring 11 mm.
Minimal diffuse disc bulges are identified at T6-T7 and T10-T11. there is no canal stenosis associated with these lesions.
Disc protrusion identifed at T12-L1 without significant canal stenosis.
Large disc extrusion identified at L4-L5, causing severe canal stenosis.
I'm suffering from Cervical Spondylits/Neck Pain/Stiffness in neck and Shoulders. Recently gone thru MRI Scan and found the below things. Yet to consult a physician. will be helpful if somebody can enlighten me with details. Also want to know whether i can continue swimming/weight lifting. (Not doing for the past one year..Not sure also whether i can henceforth)
Cervical Lordosis Lost
Diffuse c4/c5 disc bulge with bilateral neural foraminal narrowing noted (L>R)
Left C5/C6 Paracentral disc bulge with left neural foraminal narrowing noted.
Please advice.
Cervical Lordosis Lost
Diffuse c4/c5 disc bulge with bilateral neural foraminal narrowing noted (L>R)
Left C5/C6 Paracentral disc bulge with left neural foraminal narrowing noted.
Please advice.
I am also wondering the seriousness of my MRI, you would think that the doctor requesting the MRI would contact me to discuss the results but apparently I have picked the wrong doctor.
Cervical Spine
Mild straightening of the normal cervical lordosis without focal subluxation. Overall spinal canal diameter is within normal limits.
The disks are fairly well maintained.
At C2-# through C4-5 no focal disk protrusion or significant stenosis.
At C5-6 there is a disk bulge with endplate osteophytes. There is indentation on the sac, which measures about a centimeter in AP dimensions. No major foraminal narrowing.
At C6-7, there is a broad disk protrusion with associated endplate osteophytes, extending posteriorly and more to the left. In the midline, the sac measures about a centimeter in AP dimensions, but it is more distorted laterally on the left. There is some foraminal narrowing mainly on the left.
At C7-T1 there is a minor disk bulge, without significant canal or foraminal narrowing.
Thoratic Spine
Minor disk bulging at T5-6, T6-7, T7-8 eccentric to the left but no evidence for posterior disk herniation, neural foraminal narrowing or spinal stenosis.
Similar findings are noted at T3-4 and T4-5 es=ccentric to the left as well.
Lumbar Spine
Minor endplate en=dematous change at L5-S1.
At L5-S1 a broad based disk bulge is present. Disk bulges slightly eccentric to the left. Mild to moderate left and mild right foraminal narrowing.
At L4-5 mild flattening of thecal sac and minor facet hypertrophy.
I would appreciate any input as I have been in severe pain since a car accident last October and have been treated like a drug addict when complaining of pain. It's awful!
Cervical Spine
Mild straightening of the normal cervical lordosis without focal subluxation. Overall spinal canal diameter is within normal limits.
The disks are fairly well maintained.
At C2-# through C4-5 no focal disk protrusion or significant stenosis.
At C5-6 there is a disk bulge with endplate osteophytes. There is indentation on the sac, which measures about a centimeter in AP dimensions. No major foraminal narrowing.
At C6-7, there is a broad disk protrusion with associated endplate osteophytes, extending posteriorly and more to the left. In the midline, the sac measures about a centimeter in AP dimensions, but it is more distorted laterally on the left. There is some foraminal narrowing mainly on the left.
At C7-T1 there is a minor disk bulge, without significant canal or foraminal narrowing.
Thoratic Spine
Minor disk bulging at T5-6, T6-7, T7-8 eccentric to the left but no evidence for posterior disk herniation, neural foraminal narrowing or spinal stenosis.
Similar findings are noted at T3-4 and T4-5 es=ccentric to the left as well.
Lumbar Spine
Minor endplate en=dematous change at L5-S1.
At L5-S1 a broad based disk bulge is present. Disk bulges slightly eccentric to the left. Mild to moderate left and mild right foraminal narrowing.
At L4-5 mild flattening of thecal sac and minor facet hypertrophy.
I would appreciate any input as I have been in severe pain since a car accident last October and have been treated like a drug addict when complaining of pain. It's awful!
can anyone tell me how bad or good my mri results are I'm only 20 and my results are under this.Thank you for your help.
there is minimal disc desiccation at c-4, c4-5 and c5-6 without significant space narrowing. Vertebral body heights are well maintained with normal alignment. There is minimal degenerative marginal spondylitic ridging c5-6. No focal disc protusion or significant disc bulging. No spinal canl or foraminal stenosis. Cervical cord is normal in caliber and has normal signal intensity throughout.
Also on the thoratic sone they said.
Vertebral body heights and disc spaces are well maintained with normal alignment and there is normal signal intensity within the vertebral body marrow spaces. No focal disc protrusion or sognificant disc bulging or other epidural defects. Thoratic cord is normal in signal throughout. There is some subtle prominence of enhancing vessels about the mid to distal thoracic cord. This is probably normal. Should the patient develop any myelopathy, then the possibility of these prominent vessels representing a dural arteriovenous fistula would have to be considered,but more likely these are just normal perimedullary vessels.
I never told the doctor that I have had sharp pains in my right that feel like I threw somthing to hard and strained it and when that happens my right arm gets really week should I tell him and I have told my doctors I have had chest pains but the just put me on anxiety medication and te chest pains just started about six months ago does anyone know if this has something to do with my back.Thank you.
there is minimal disc desiccation at c-4, c4-5 and c5-6 without significant space narrowing. Vertebral body heights are well maintained with normal alignment. There is minimal degenerative marginal spondylitic ridging c5-6. No focal disc protusion or significant disc bulging. No spinal canl or foraminal stenosis. Cervical cord is normal in caliber and has normal signal intensity throughout.
Also on the thoratic sone they said.
Vertebral body heights and disc spaces are well maintained with normal alignment and there is normal signal intensity within the vertebral body marrow spaces. No focal disc protrusion or sognificant disc bulging or other epidural defects. Thoratic cord is normal in signal throughout. There is some subtle prominence of enhancing vessels about the mid to distal thoracic cord. This is probably normal. Should the patient develop any myelopathy, then the possibility of these prominent vessels representing a dural arteriovenous fistula would have to be considered,but more likely these are just normal perimedullary vessels.
I never told the doctor that I have had sharp pains in my right that feel like I threw somthing to hard and strained it and when that happens my right arm gets really week should I tell him and I have told my doctors I have had chest pains but the just put me on anxiety medication and te chest pains just started about six months ago does anyone know if this has something to do with my back.Thank you.
Can Someone tell me what I can expect I'm to see a Neurosurgeon Thursday. I don't have a quality life because of ain i have to take pain medicine just to do housework and function as a mom and wife. Here are the findings. MIND YOU I HAD THIS THE DAY AFTER A STEROID INJECTION.
FULL RESULT. L3-L4 and L4-L5 levels demonstrate mild broad-based disc bulge,particulary at the L4-L5 level.At the L4-L5 level, there is mild extension of the disc into bilateral neuroforamina with mild blateral neuroforamina narrowing. Disc does abut the exiting neuroforamina . Mild hypertrophic facet arthropathy with mild trefoil-type spinal canal narrowing present.
L5-S1 level demonstrates loss of disc space height and intrasubstance signal intensity. Mild right paramedian disc bulge is present. This does result in effacement of the ventral thecal sac. Bilateral neuroforaminal narrowing owing to disc is present. Mild hypertrophic facets arthropathy is present.
IMPRESSION: L5-S1 right paramedian mild disc bulge. Bilateral neuroforaminal narrowing at this level. There is also posterior disc bulge broad-based at L4-L5 level with bilateral neuroforaminal narrowing. Minimal trefoil-type spinal canal stenosis at these levels present as well owing to hypertrophic facet arthropathy.
FULL RESULT. L3-L4 and L4-L5 levels demonstrate mild broad-based disc bulge,particulary at the L4-L5 level.At the L4-L5 level, there is mild extension of the disc into bilateral neuroforamina with mild blateral neuroforamina narrowing. Disc does abut the exiting neuroforamina . Mild hypertrophic facet arthropathy with mild trefoil-type spinal canal narrowing present.
L5-S1 level demonstrates loss of disc space height and intrasubstance signal intensity. Mild right paramedian disc bulge is present. This does result in effacement of the ventral thecal sac. Bilateral neuroforaminal narrowing owing to disc is present. Mild hypertrophic facets arthropathy is present.
IMPRESSION: L5-S1 right paramedian mild disc bulge. Bilateral neuroforaminal narrowing at this level. There is also posterior disc bulge broad-based at L4-L5 level with bilateral neuroforaminal narrowing. Minimal trefoil-type spinal canal stenosis at these levels present as well owing to hypertrophic facet arthropathy.
HI
I am 57 years old had 2 compression fracture within the last 1 1/2 years in T8 T9. I am a horse back rider and these two fracture happen during riding. I can not understand this report so if anyone can help me I appreicate it.
My last one read recent compression fracutre of T8 with bone marrow edema with the superior one-third of the vertebral body assoicated with a Schorl node and mild superior endplate depression resulting in 20% loss of central vertebral body height. There is no retropulsion of bone to the ventral can.
There is a chronic superior endplate compression of T9 resulting in focal 20% loss of anterocentral vertebral body hieght There is no associate edema nor retropulsions of bone to the ventreal can.
Spinal cord is normal size and signal characteristics No extramedullary intradural abnormalities.
MOdic I degenerative endplate changes T6^7 and slight anterior Modic I T7T8
mild loss disc signal T 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 mm central protrusion T6-7
Slight 1mm disc bulgee T7-8
1 mm right cental protrusion T8-9
I am 57 years old had 2 compression fracture within the last 1 1/2 years in T8 T9. I am a horse back rider and these two fracture happen during riding. I can not understand this report so if anyone can help me I appreicate it.
My last one read recent compression fracutre of T8 with bone marrow edema with the superior one-third of the vertebral body assoicated with a Schorl node and mild superior endplate depression resulting in 20% loss of central vertebral body height. There is no retropulsion of bone to the ventral can.
There is a chronic superior endplate compression of T9 resulting in focal 20% loss of anterocentral vertebral body hieght There is no associate edema nor retropulsions of bone to the ventreal can.
Spinal cord is normal size and signal characteristics No extramedullary intradural abnormalities.
MOdic I degenerative endplate changes T6^7 and slight anterior Modic I T7T8
mild loss disc signal T 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 mm central protrusion T6-7
Slight 1mm disc bulgee T7-8
1 mm right cental protrusion T8-9
I just a had a mri and need help understanding the report it states:
1.dics degeneration: c4-c5,c5-c6 and c6-c7
2. c5-c6 anterior cord effacement
3. nerve compression :right c7
4. Neural foramen stenosis: right c5-c6 and c6-c7 with potential irritation of the respective exiting nerves.
also
1. disc degeberation: t11-t12 and l5-s1
2. Neural foramen stenosis: bilateral L5-s1 with potential irritation of the exiting l5 nerves.
please help me understand
thanks
jossie
1.dics degeneration: c4-c5,c5-c6 and c6-c7
2. c5-c6 anterior cord effacement
3. nerve compression :right c7
4. Neural foramen stenosis: right c5-c6 and c6-c7 with potential irritation of the respective exiting nerves.
also
1. disc degeberation: t11-t12 and l5-s1
2. Neural foramen stenosis: bilateral L5-s1 with potential irritation of the exiting l5 nerves.
please help me understand
thanks
jossie
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