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What Does This MRI Report Indicate?
My MRI report diagnosis is as follows
loss of cervical lordosis with spondylosis at all disc levels
From C3-4 to C6-7, diffuse disc bulges and central disc herniations with osteophytes cause mild cord indentation and bilateral foraminal narrowing. The right exiting nerve root at C5-6 and left exiting nerve root at C6-7 are displaced
No cord alteration is seen
I would appreciate knowing what exactly this report indicates
Thanks
loss of cervical lordosis with spondylosis at all disc levels
From C3-4 to C6-7, diffuse disc bulges and central disc herniations with osteophytes cause mild cord indentation and bilateral foraminal narrowing. The right exiting nerve root at C5-6 and left exiting nerve root at C6-7 are displaced
No cord alteration is seen
I would appreciate knowing what exactly this report indicates
Thanks
Thu, 28 Aug 2014
welcome to Health care magic.
1.Your report says presence of degenerative changes. ( could be age related or excessive usage - heavy work)
2.Loss of lordosis means due to pain / discomfort caused by nerve irritation the muscle gets constant contraction / stiff and makes the loss of normal curvature of the spine.
3.In the cervical region there is a disc herniation and causing mass effect on the nerve and chord.
4.The possible treatment is collar belt for a while with simple exercises followed by physiotherapy.
5.In case of severe symptoms and above things do not work - an operative / intervention is done as a last treatment of choice.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
1.Your report says presence of degenerative changes. ( could be age related or excessive usage - heavy work)
2.Loss of lordosis means due to pain / discomfort caused by nerve irritation the muscle gets constant contraction / stiff and makes the loss of normal curvature of the spine.
3.In the cervical region there is a disc herniation and causing mass effect on the nerve and chord.
4.The possible treatment is collar belt for a while with simple exercises followed by physiotherapy.
5.In case of severe symptoms and above things do not work - an operative / intervention is done as a last treatment of choice.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
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