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What Does Degenerative Irregularity With Schmorl's Node At L1 And L2 Mean?

Hello Dr. I am 30 years old having back pain and leg pain for past 2 yrs, recommended to take Lumbar scan, My reports are forwarded for your consultation.
H.Charulatha
MRI report:
Mild diffuse disc bulge with bilateral early facetal arthrosis and mild ligamentum flavum thickening at L4-L5 level mildly indenting the ventral thecal sac and partially attenuating bilateral neural foramina ( left-right) without significant compressive neuropathy.
Small posterocentral protrusion at L5-S1 level with out any canal compromise / compressive neuropathy.
Degenerative irregularity with schmorl"s node at anterosuperior corner of L1and L2.
Tue, 17 Jun 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for choosing healthcaremagic.
Your MRI report suggests some mild age related degenerative changes. As we age, there are some changes in the spine which are seen. There are some mild disc bulges at L4-5 and L5-S1 levels but it is not causing significant problems. Schmorl's node is degenerative changes in which the intervertebral disc invaginates into the nearby vertebra. There is nothing to worry about it. Usually we don't mention it in impression of the report also.
At 30 years, its very early to get these changes. You should undergo physiotherapy which will help you in improving your backache and leg pain. It will also help in controlling the degenerative changes and prevent further degeneration.
Hope it sorts your problem and wishing you a speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr. Pankaj Nagori
Specialist Radiologist
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What Does Degenerative Irregularity With Schmorl's Node At L1 And L2 Mean?

Hi, Thanks for choosing healthcaremagic. Your MRI report suggests some mild age related degenerative changes. As we age, there are some changes in the spine which are seen. There are some mild disc bulges at L4-5 and L5-S1 levels but it is not causing significant problems. Schmorl s node is degenerative changes in which the intervertebral disc invaginates into the nearby vertebra. There is nothing to worry about it. Usually we don t mention it in impression of the report also. At 30 years, its very early to get these changes. You should undergo physiotherapy which will help you in improving your backache and leg pain. It will also help in controlling the degenerative changes and prevent further degeneration. Hope it sorts your problem and wishing you a speedy recovery. Regards, Dr. Pankaj Nagori Specialist Radiologist