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What Does Partially Desiccated, Slightly Narrowed Discs Mean?

What does this mean from my MRI report:L3-L4: Spur-disk complexes are noted at the level of the foramina measuring 2 mm AP with secondary abutment of the exiting L3 nerve roots. The midline AP dimension of the canal is normal at 14 mm. There are mild degenerative changes of the facet joints.L4-L5: The disk is partially desiccated and slightly narrowed.A broad-based protrusion is present, partially covered by endplate spurring, measuring 2-3 mm AP involving the inferior aspects of the foramina more so on the right. The spur-disk complex abuts the descending L5 nerve roots. At the level of the foramen, the exiting L4 nerve roots abut the spur-disk complex as well as the mild to moderate hypertrophic facet joints. L5-S1: There is a broad-based protrusion, measuring up to 3 mm AP, which slightly abuts the descending right S1 nerve root. The midline AP dimension of the canal is normal 13-14 mm. There is no significant narrowing of the foramen.Low back, buttocks, hip and thigh pain.
Wed, 19 Nov 2014
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Hello

Report suggests degenerative disc disease of lumbar spine.

1.At L3-4 level,there is disc-osteophyte complex which is abutting exiting L3 nerve roots.There is also mild degenerative changes of the facet joints(bony joints in between two vertebra).

2.At L4-5 level,there is partial dessication of disc means loss of water from intervertebral discs.There is broad-based protrusion of disc and osteophyte-disc complex is abutting descending L5 nerve roots.

3.At L5-S1 level there is a broad-based protrusion which is slightly abutting the descending right S1 nerve root.

Majority of the cases of early degenerative spine disease are managed by physiotherapy,analgesics and muscle relaxants.You should consult your doctor.

Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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What Does Partially Desiccated, Slightly Narrowed Discs Mean?

Hello Report suggests degenerative disc disease of lumbar spine. 1.At L3-4 level,there is disc-osteophyte complex which is abutting exiting L3 nerve roots.There is also mild degenerative changes of the facet joints(bony joints in between two vertebra). 2.At L4-5 level,there is partial dessication of disc means loss of water from intervertebral discs.There is broad-based protrusion of disc and osteophyte-disc complex is abutting descending L5 nerve roots. 3.At L5-S1 level there is a broad-based protrusion which is slightly abutting the descending right S1 nerve root. Majority of the cases of early degenerative spine disease are managed by physiotherapy,analgesics and muscle relaxants.You should consult your doctor. Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan