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At L-5 - L-1, small focal right posterolateral protusion with an underlying high intensity zone (bright annular fissure). No neural compression. Moderate bilateral facet arthropathy unchanged.
My wife is 53 y.o and was given this diagnosis. What does it mean?
Mon, 6 Feb 2017
Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist, Jenis Bhalavat's Response
Hello, The MRI finding as The disc between L5 and S1 vertebrae have protruded on the right outer side(posterolateral:it's close to spinal cord) with some cracks on the ring surrounding the disc(annular fissure) However there is no compression of nerve roots I.e she will have back pain but no radiating pain down her right leg Facet arthropathy: degenerative (osteophytes) changes on the facet(joint between the two vertebrae is called facet). To conclude your wife's condition is not serious,she can do her daily activities but some precautions like avoiding forward bending, lifting heavy weights, standing for long time no sudden jerky movements and with some exercise like walking, swimming and physical therapy treatment she will find relief in back pain. Hope this helps you thank you
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At L-5 - L-1 Noticed A Bright Annular Fissure
Hello, The MRI finding as The disc between L5 and S1 vertebrae have protruded on the right outer side(posterolateral:it s close to spinal cord) with some cracks on the ring surrounding the disc(annular fissure) However there is no compression of nerve roots I.e she will have back pain but no radiating pain down her right leg Facet arthropathy: degenerative (osteophytes) changes on the facet(joint between the two vertebrae is called facet). To conclude your wife s condition is not serious,she can do her daily activities but some precautions like avoiding forward bending, lifting heavy weights, standing for long time no sudden jerky movements and with some exercise like walking, swimming and physical therapy treatment she will find relief in back pain. Hope this helps you thank you