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What Does My MRI Report Indicate?

I just got an MRI results back. I am seeing my doctor tomorrow, but of course I am trying to figure out the MRI wording now. I think it basically says I am going to need surgery for my back. What is the average time off needed for this type of surgery? Also, if I have the surgery and I am at home, why can I not sit at my desk working?
Tue, 25 Nov 2014
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Hello dear,
Please refine your question.No radiologist can report in MRI that patient needs surgery.He is just entitled to report what he can see in MRI and what impression he makes out of it regarding patient's diagnosis.What surgery are you talking about?Your question is incomplete.Please make a repeat question reading your MRI report.I hope I can help then.
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What Does My MRI Report Indicate?

Hello dear, Please refine your question.No radiologist can report in MRI that patient needs surgery.He is just entitled to report what he can see in MRI and what impression he makes out of it regarding patient s diagnosis.What surgery are you talking about?Your question is incomplete.Please make a repeat question reading your MRI report.I hope I can help then.