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Is There Any Worry If MRI Says Interval ACDF With Cervical Decompression ?

I had ACDF 2 years ago at C5 level .... I am now having pain and an MRI shows immediate rostral to the segment a central slightly right sided osteophytic disc ridge flattening the ventral and right anterolateral aspect of the cervical spinal cord . impression on MRI says Interval ACDF with cervjcal decompressionmildprgressive progressive degenerative spondylitic change immediately rostal to the fused segment above ..... Is this something to worry about ?
Fri, 22 Apr 2016
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Hi,

I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns about the New MRI. Let me try to help you

From what you have written "right sided osteophytic disc ridge flattening the ventral and right anterolateral aspect of the cervical spinal cord" is a cause of concern. I would request you to consult your neurosurgeon at the earliest

Hope you found the answer helpful.

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.
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Is There Any Worry If MRI Says Interval ACDF With Cervical Decompression ?

Hi, I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns about the New MRI. Let me try to help you From what you have written right sided osteophytic disc ridge flattening the ventral and right anterolateral aspect of the cervical spinal cord is a cause of concern. I would request you to consult your neurosurgeon at the earliest Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.