What Does The Following MRI Report Indicate?

Posted on Wed, 29 Jul 2015

Question: My MRI Report conclusion:

Loss of normal cevical lordosis
Posterior protursion at c5-6 intervertebral disc, causing significant compression of the subarachnoid space and spinal cord

Please help

Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please provide more information for proper assessment of the condition

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
I had gone through your report and question very diligently and I will definitely help you in best possible way.

Before making any conclusive opinion, I would like further information for better assessment of the condition
since how long you have this problem?
Any history of trauma or injury to the cervical spine?
What all symptoms are you having like neck pain, pain or decreased sensation in hands

Your MRI report is suggestive of cervical disc disease affecting C5 and C6 level, which is compressing the spinal cord.
Physiotherapy and pain killers are advisable
You should use soft collar band (in neck)

Please revert back to me with these details so that I will be able to tell you more accurately
Best wishes

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (2 hours later)

I have been working out since 2 years now. From 2 months I have been suffering from back pain. My upper right back pains, there is no decreased sensation in hands, my right trapezoid muscle has weakened and is paining. What do you advised me to?

Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
continue with physiotherapy and cervical soft collar

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your reply
You should do physiotherapy regularly use cervical soft collar.

If it gets worsen or doesn't improve that you should consult a neurosurgeon for further course of action

Don't use pillow
Keep your spine and neck erect and straight.

Hope this answers your question
Wish you good health and speedy recovery.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (25 hours later)

Do you advice me to take traction?

Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Neck should be kept in neutral extended position.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your reply
Neck should be kept in neutral extended position with use of cervical collar
Use of muscle relaxant us also advisable after consulting your doctor.

Hope this answers your question
Besto wishes.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D