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What Does This MRI Report Signify?

I am a 61 year old female. I just had an MRI yesterday. Have not gone over it with my pcp yet. but this is what the study results were: L2-L5 Mild disc bulge more so to the paitents left. This coupled with bilateral ligament of flavum redundancy and right greater than left facet joint arthropathy creates mild central cana stenosis. L5-S1 is shallow degree of central disc protrusions is present causing no significant mass effect upon the descending nerve root sleeves or thecal sac. what will my options be?
Wed, 31 Oct 2018
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Hi,

Findings suggest age related degenerative spine disease. You may need physiotherapy.

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

Regards,
Dr. Indu Kumar,
Radiologist
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What Does This MRI Report Signify?

Hi, Findings suggest age related degenerative spine disease. You may need physiotherapy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Indu Kumar, Radiologist