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What Does My MRI Suggest?

I had an MRI done this is the impression... Postoperative changes of right L4 laminotomy. Distraction of the facet joints with bilateral facet effusions and active facet arthritis. Resorption of small fragment posterior to the L5 seen on prior examination. L5-S1 bilateral facet degeneration with right facet hypertrophy and left facet inflammatory changes/arthritis. Mild right foraminal stenosis associated with facet arthrosis and small central protrusion.
Tue, 26 Dec 2017
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These MRI findings are suggestive of inflammatory changes to the site of surgery in the back spinal column.
I would not recommend a second surgery for the moment.
Painkillers (ibuprofen) and a muscle relaxant (flexeril) can help improve your situation.
I would also recommend checking vitamin D and calcium levels. In case of deficiency it is necessary taking calcium and vitamin D supplements.
Physiotherapy can help improve the movements and the pain in this region.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Best wishes, Dr. Aida
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What Does My MRI Suggest?

Hello! Welcome on Healthcaremagic! These MRI findings are suggestive of inflammatory changes to the site of surgery in the back spinal column. I would not recommend a second surgery for the moment. Painkillers (ibuprofen) and a muscle relaxant (flexeril) can help improve your situation. I would also recommend checking vitamin D and calcium levels. In case of deficiency it is necessary taking calcium and vitamin D supplements. Physiotherapy can help improve the movements and the pain in this region. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Best wishes, Dr. Aida