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What Does My X-ray Test Report Indicate?
Question: H, my xray states: Mild Scoliosis. Forward slip of c6 on c7 by 4mm which looks long standing. There are anterior osteophytes and facet joint degenerative changes noted.
Please can you explain this in English and advise if surgery is likely. I'm waiting for MRI results
Please can you explain this in English and advise if surgery is likely. I'm waiting for MRI results
Brief Answer:
X-ray may suggests degenerative changes in cervical spine.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to HCM
Cervical X-ray findings may suggests degenerative changes in cervical spine.It is evident by presence of osteophytes,scoliosis and facet joint arthopathy.
Degenerative changes are generally age related findings. Osteophytes are due to chronic stress on annulus fibrosis.
There is also forward displacement of C6 vertebra over C7 vertebra,it may be due to past trauma.
You are rightly advised for MRI (cervical spine).MRI can assess nerve root compression,inter vertebral disc bulge etc.These are important factors in proper management.
Majority of degenerative disc disease patients are benefited by conservative treatment in the form of physiotherapy,analgesics and muscle relaxants.
Surgery is advised in non responding cases.
Physiotherapy helps in strengthening of paraspinal muscles and it prevents further changes.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
X-ray may suggests degenerative changes in cervical spine.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to HCM
Cervical X-ray findings may suggests degenerative changes in cervical spine.It is evident by presence of osteophytes,scoliosis and facet joint arthopathy.
Degenerative changes are generally age related findings. Osteophytes are due to chronic stress on annulus fibrosis.
There is also forward displacement of C6 vertebra over C7 vertebra,it may be due to past trauma.
You are rightly advised for MRI (cervical spine).MRI can assess nerve root compression,inter vertebral disc bulge etc.These are important factors in proper management.
Majority of degenerative disc disease patients are benefited by conservative treatment in the form of physiotherapy,analgesics and muscle relaxants.
Surgery is advised in non responding cases.
Physiotherapy helps in strengthening of paraspinal muscles and it prevents further changes.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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