Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Does My MRI Report Indicate?
My MRI summary: Evidence of anterior fusion from C3 to C5. no bone marrow or cord edema. C4-5: In posterior disc osteophyte complex narrows the ventral CSF space. No significant foraminal narrowing. C5-6: Posterior disk osteophyte complex narrows the ventral CSF space. No sig. foraminal narrowing. C7-T1: Posterior disk osteophyte complex contacts the ventral cord. No cord compression. Moderate uncovertebral hypertrophy and bilateral foraminal narrowing. IMPRESSION: Posterior disc osteophyte complex contacts the ventral cord with moderate uncovertebral hypertrophy and bilateral foraminal narrowing at C7-T1. Thank you.
Mon, 24 Nov 2014
MRI is not the best study to comment on fusion - CT is needed for that. The post disk osteophytes at fused levels if not pressing on the cord do not create problem. But the C7-T1 pathology if symptomatic may need treatment. If all conservative treatment fails & fusion may be needed, which though will put the intervening 2 levels at a higher risk of further degeneration and posssible need of surgery in future.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....