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What Does This CT Scan Report Of The Spine Signify?
I have bilateral facet hypertrophy at L2, L3 level. Disc bulging & bilateral facet hypertrophy at L3, L4 level. Annular disc bulging with foraminal encroachment , thecaI sac indentation, bilateral facet & ligamentumf flavum hypertrophy & marked spinal stenosis at L4, L5 level. Degenerative disc disease, bilateral facet joint disease & bilateral lateral recess & foraminal stenosis at L5, S1 level.
Mon, 1 Apr 2019
Hello,
You have Slip disc (PIVD) with stenosis of the spinal canal and compression neuropathy.
You need analgesics, anti-inflammatory, hot fomentation, physical therapy, antidepressants, lifestyle modification and loading doses of vitamin B12, pregabalin.
Visit a neurologist. You may need an MRI Lumbosacral spine as a part of the evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician
You have Slip disc (PIVD) with stenosis of the spinal canal and compression neuropathy.
You need analgesics, anti-inflammatory, hot fomentation, physical therapy, antidepressants, lifestyle modification and loading doses of vitamin B12, pregabalin.
Visit a neurologist. You may need an MRI Lumbosacral spine as a part of the evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician
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