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I have been diagnosed with
- Diffuse hard disc bulge is seen at C5-6 level indenting the thecal sac with left foraminal encroachment. Left C6 nerve root compression is noted.
- Mild posterior disc bulge is seen at C3-4 level indenting the thecal sac.
- Diffuse hard disc bulge is seen at C5-6 level indenting the thecal sac with left foraminal encroachment. Left C6 nerve root compression is noted.
- Mild posterior disc bulge is seen at C3-4 level indenting the thecal sac.
Sat, 5 Apr 2014
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According to MRI report you have degenerative disc disease of cervical spine.
Degenerative changes occurs in spine due to aging and development of weakness in annulus fibrosis which allows herniation of disc.
1.At C5-C6 level,there is diffuse hard disc bulge which is causing indentation over thecal sac with encroachment in left neural foramen .
2.At C3-C4 level,there is mild posterior disc bulge which is causing indentation over thecal sac.
Treatment for degenerative cervical spine disease includes physiotherapy or surgery.
Effectiveness of both modalities are same.So,physiotherpay should be tried first. It causes strengthening of Para spinal muscles and it prevents further changes.
Surgery should be the last option.
There are also medicines like capsule pregabalin available for pain relief.
Treatment can be planned after consultation with neurosurgeon.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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According to MRI report you have degenerative disc disease of cervical spine.
Degenerative changes occurs in spine due to aging and development of weakness in annulus fibrosis which allows herniation of disc.
1.At C5-C6 level,there is diffuse hard disc bulge which is causing indentation over thecal sac with encroachment in left neural foramen .
2.At C3-C4 level,there is mild posterior disc bulge which is causing indentation over thecal sac.
Treatment for degenerative cervical spine disease includes physiotherapy or surgery.
Effectiveness of both modalities are same.So,physiotherpay should be tried first. It causes strengthening of Para spinal muscles and it prevents further changes.
Surgery should be the last option.
There are also medicines like capsule pregabalin available for pain relief.
Treatment can be planned after consultation with neurosurgeon.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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