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What Could Bilateral Herniation In MRI Scan Report Suggest?

mri scan of cervical spine is ,there are lateral as wll as posterior osteophytes at c4,c5,c6,c7 vertebra narrowing the lateral root canals more so at c6,c7 level.
there is bilateral herniation of c3-c4,c4-c5 disc.
there is posterocentral + rt paracentral subligamentus herniation of c5/c6 disc with comression of rt lateral nerve root.
is surgery must for above mentioned report
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welcome to Health care magic.
1.Osteophytes are bony growth in degenerative changes causing the nerve root compression.
2.Bilateral herniation of the disc posteriorly causing the nerve compression which is passing through the foramen.
3.Posterio centrally there is a ligamental mass effect of the disc.
4.No surgery is not always indicated. Initially the treatment is exercise and physiotherapy.
5.Only when it does not work one will plan for surgery / intervention.
6.In your case initially physiotherapy will be tried.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
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What Could Bilateral Herniation In MRI Scan Report Suggest?

welcome to Health care magic. 1.Osteophytes are bony growth in degenerative changes causing the nerve root compression. 2.Bilateral herniation of the disc posteriorly causing the nerve compression which is passing through the foramen. 3.Posterio centrally there is a ligamental mass effect of the disc. 4.No surgery is not always indicated. Initially the treatment is exercise and physiotherapy. 5.Only when it does not work one will plan for surgery / intervention. 6.In your case initially physiotherapy will be tried. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.