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What Is The Cause For A Trace Of Prominence To The Central Canal Through The Mid Thoracic Spine?

I had a MRI and it found I have a trace of prominence to the cental canal through the mid thoracic spine. T6 and T7 vertebral bodies show mild anterior compression which is maximal for T6. there is some fatty infiltration of the end plates here with type 2 modic changes and Schmorl nodes. there are mid thoracic spine compression fractures T7 and T8. What does this all mean and how can I fix it or get it fixed
Fri, 10 Jan 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case.

You need decompression if fracture is compressing spinal cord.
Decompression is necessary if neurological deficit is there.

If there is no neurological involvement then conservative brace or rest is sufficient
A word of experience, ask your doctor to look for any facet arthropathy in your MRI spine.

Later on follow rehabilitation and physiotherapy.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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What Is The Cause For A Trace Of Prominence To The Central Canal Through The Mid Thoracic Spine?

Hello, I have studied your case. You need decompression if fracture is compressing spinal cord. Decompression is necessary if neurological deficit is there. If there is no neurological involvement then conservative brace or rest is sufficient A word of experience, ask your doctor to look for any facet arthropathy in your MRI spine. Later on follow rehabilitation and physiotherapy. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care