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Need Explanation For Understanding My MRI Report

small central discs protrusions at C3-4, C4-5 and C5-6 abutting the ventral cord surface
incidental finding of focal prominence of the central canal at the C6 and C7 levels of the cervical spinal cord. this is of uncertain clinical significance.
that is the impression of my mri dated july 4 2011. what does it means.
Thu, 28 Aug 2014
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There are small structures called discs which are seen between small bones of the spine from neck through the lower back. You seem to be having these small discs jutting out of their normal position and extending to the anterior surface of the spinal cord. This can cause pain and numbness in the neck and upper limbs. It is important to discuss the amount of pressure that the discs are causing on the cord. Physiotherapy may help and you need to avoid intense physical activity for sometime.
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Need Explanation For Understanding My MRI Report

Hi, Thanks for writing in. There are small structures called discs which are seen between small bones of the spine from neck through the lower back. You seem to be having these small discs jutting out of their normal position and extending to the anterior surface of the spinal cord. This can cause pain and numbness in the neck and upper limbs. It is important to discuss the amount of pressure that the discs are causing on the cord. Physiotherapy may help and you need to avoid intense physical activity for sometime.