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What Does Multilevel Degenerative Disease Of The Discs And Facets Mean?
Recently had an MRi of my spine--findings: L1-L2-no evidence of focal disk protrusion, canal stenosis, or foramina narrowing L2-L3--Mild sic building without spinal canal stenosis or neural formal narrowing L3-L4--Mild disc bulging without spinal canal stenosis or neural foramina narrowing L4-L5--ild sic height loss with mild disc bulging. No spinal canal stenosis. There is mild left neural foramina narrowing. Moderal bilateral facet arthropathy. L5-S1--No dis protrusion neural foramina narrowing, or spill canal stenosis. ild to moderal bilateral fact arthropathy. Age 68 IMPRESSION: No evidence of focal disc herniation, spinal canal stenosis, or high grade neuroforaminal narrowing. Multilevel degenerative disease of the discs and facets. Will this require surgery or stem cell replacement therapy?
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Mon, 1 Feb 2016
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The whole narration of the query contains only report evaluation rather than any clinical symptoms with which one can co relate and guide accordingly. However, I can suggest that the report is not indicative of grave damage to the spinal cord requiring any surgical correction at present and a fair trial of conservative approach with:
- Weight reduction if obese
- Assisted physiotherapy
- Avoidance of weight lifting or heavy exercises
- Control of blood sugar, cholesterol, calcium homeostasis
- Better analgesic coverage for pain relief
- Regular follow up with your doctor
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
The whole narration of the query contains only report evaluation rather than any clinical symptoms with which one can co relate and guide accordingly. However, I can suggest that the report is not indicative of grave damage to the spinal cord requiring any surgical correction at present and a fair trial of conservative approach with:
- Weight reduction if obese
- Assisted physiotherapy
- Avoidance of weight lifting or heavy exercises
- Control of blood sugar, cholesterol, calcium homeostasis
- Better analgesic coverage for pain relief
- Regular follow up with your doctor
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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