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What Does This MRI Report Indicate?

I was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome and had an MRI done as well. Doctor gave me Tramadol for pain, however not working. MRI showed that following : C5-C6: Tiny right foraminal disc protrusion. No significant central canal or foraminal stenosis. C6-C7: Tiny central disc protrusion. No significant central canal or foraminal stenosis. Tiny right foraminal C5-6 disc herniation Tiny central C6-7 disc herniation Mild C5-6 spondylosis CT-guided diagnostic/therapeutic right C5-6 transforaminal epidural injection offered as clinically indicated, e.g. pain refractory to conservative medical management, neurosurgical consultation and pretherapeutic planning, etc.
Tue, 25 Jun 2019
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Hello,

You could need urgent neurosurgery to treat disc herniation and protrusion.I hope you have the operation as soon as possible.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Dr/Mustafa, Neurologist
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What Does This MRI Report Indicate?

Hello, You could need urgent neurosurgery to treat disc herniation and protrusion.I hope you have the operation as soon as possible. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Dr/Mustafa, Neurologist