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What Does This Scan Report Indicate?

what is the answer to the following: lateral formanial predominantly disc protrusion with associated annual fissure at L2-L3? also same question at L3-L4? left lateral annual fissure also moderate chronic compression deformity of the T1 superior endplate has developed in the interval. I hope you can help me out with these questions. Thank you in advance.
Fri, 12 Feb 2016
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HI,
Thank you for the query.
I understand your concern.
The scan indicates degenerative changes in inter vertebral discs-
-forming a compression deformity at 1st thoracicvertebra.
- there is mild fissure/ weakness at outer border of the discs
between lumber 2nd & 3rd vertebra & possibly also that between
lumber 3rd & 4th vertebra.
* Not much of damage has been done till the date.. the degenerative changes tend to prgress with advanced age & lead to various neurological problems.
So this is the time to consult a spinal orthopedic surgeon & try to detain the degenerative process by healthy lifestyle/ Calcium, vitamin D supplements\ physiotherapy./ Avoid spinal stress, weight lifting, forward bending.To be in touch with the doctor regularly & follow the instructions given
Thanks.
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What Does This Scan Report Indicate?

HI, Thank you for the query. I understand your concern. The scan indicates degenerative changes in inter vertebral discs- -forming a compression deformity at 1st thoracicvertebra. - there is mild fissure/ weakness at outer border of the discs between lumber 2nd & 3rd vertebra & possibly also that between lumber 3rd & 4th vertebra. * Not much of damage has been done till the date.. the degenerative changes tend to prgress with advanced age & lead to various neurological problems. So this is the time to consult a spinal orthopedic surgeon & try to detain the degenerative process by healthy lifestyle/ Calcium, vitamin D supplements\ physiotherapy./ Avoid spinal stress, weight lifting, forward bending.To be in touch with the doctor regularly & follow the instructions given Thanks.