What Does The Meaning Of Mild To Moderate Ligamentum Flavum?
I just received my MRI report and it read as follows. L4-L5: there is 2mm posterior disc bulge. There is mild Ligamentum flavum and facet hypertrophy. L5-S1. There is a slight left paracentral disc bulge with a small associated annular year. There is mild to moderate ligamentum flavum and facet hypertrophy . Mild left lateral stenosis. What does this mean and what kind of treatment is needed. Effect my bowel movement.
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Question : What does this mean and what kind of treatment is needed. Effect my bowel movement. Answer : This means that you have mild compression of nerves near your spinal cord. Treatment can be 1. Life Style Modifications 2. Physiotherapy 3. Exercises 4. Tablets
If hypertrophy increases, surgery may be needed
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What Does The Meaning Of Mild To Moderate Ligamentum Flavum?
Hi, I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question : What does this mean and what kind of treatment is needed. Effect my bowel movement. Answer : This means that you have mild compression of nerves near your spinal cord. Treatment can be 1. Life Style Modifications 2. Physiotherapy 3. Exercises 4. Tablets If hypertrophy increases, surgery may be needed Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.