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MRI Shows Dessication, Diffuse Bulge, Herniation Of Disc. Interpretation?
MRI Reports: Desiccation , diffuse bulge and small sized posterocenteral and right paracentral herniation of l4-5 disc. Indenting the anterior thecal sac and right traversing l5 nerve root and causing bilateral lateral recess compromise (R L). Desiccation, diffuse bulge and small size posterocentral herniation of L5-S1 disc
Fri, 28 Jun 2013
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
MRI reports should be correlated with clinical symptoms and signs to arrive at the significance.
These findings suggest slipped disc in lower back region, with pinching of nerves.
Initial treatment would be with medications and physiotherapy.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Thank you for posting your query.
MRI reports should be correlated with clinical symptoms and signs to arrive at the significance.
These findings suggest slipped disc in lower back region, with pinching of nerves.
Initial treatment would be with medications and physiotherapy.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
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