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MRI Shows C3-c4, C4-c5 Posterior Disc Osteophyte Complex Compressing Thecal Sac, Spinal Canal Stenosis, Myelomalacia Change In C3-c4. Explain
My husband MRI report shows c3-c4 and c4-c5 posterior disc osteophyte complex compressing anterior thecal sac, bilateral lateral recess narrowing, spinal canal stenosis (6.5mm), compressing existing nerve root, myelomalacia chnages in the cord at C3-C4 level... what does this all mean and what is the treatment recommened,... pls tell me
Mon, 18 Nov 2013
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Before embarking on treatment it's important to know what are the complaints of your husband. If he does not have symptoms or has mild symptoms like pain and no weakness_ he may not require surgical treatment, as it will respond to physiotherapy.
Having the complete clinical history is important to discuss further things.
Do get back to me.
Take care
Regards
Dr T Shobha
MBBS MD
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Before embarking on treatment it's important to know what are the complaints of your husband. If he does not have symptoms or has mild symptoms like pain and no weakness_ he may not require surgical treatment, as it will respond to physiotherapy.
Having the complete clinical history is important to discuss further things.
Do get back to me.
Take care
Regards
Dr T Shobha
MBBS MD
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