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What Does Disc Bulge With Knee Stiffness Suggest?

My MRI of the cervical spine states: C2/3 andC3/4 disc bulges which impinge upon the theca sac; C4/5 disc bulge causing a moderate ventral impression upon the theca sac; C6/7 disc bulge which impinges upon the theca sac. My symptoms, beginning in early May, are moderate pain in both upper arms and stiffness in one knee, followed in last couple of weeks by tingling and some numbness in hands and feet and going up to knees. What is your diagnosis of these symptoms. Thank you. Eleanor
Thu, 25 Sep 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement 's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for your query.

The MRI report you have given above goes with Cervical Spondylosis.
There are features of Disc bulge from C2-C7 levels.

Usually, the spinal cord and nerve roots are protected within the spinal canal. The spinal canal is guarded by the vertebrae which separated from one another by a cushion like intervertebral discs. With age, degenerative changes occur which leads to disc prolapse and spinal cord/nerve root compression.
These degenerative changes are not completely reversible but the further progression of these changes can be retarded with medical treatment and regular physiotherapy exercises.
Usually the treatment goes in following lines: rest, lifestyle modifications (namely- avoiding pillow while sleeping, following a healthy diet plan, maintaining suitable posture while working on computer/driving, avoiding any activity that strikes neck discomfort), medications (that your physician prescribes) and most important physiotherapy ( in form of neck exercises, cervical traction if required along with local ultrasonics).

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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What Does Disc Bulge With Knee Stiffness Suggest?

Hello, Thanks for your query. The MRI report you have given above goes with Cervical Spondylosis. There are features of Disc bulge from C2-C7 levels. Usually, the spinal cord and nerve roots are protected within the spinal canal. The spinal canal is guarded by the vertebrae which separated from one another by a cushion like intervertebral discs. With age, degenerative changes occur which leads to disc prolapse and spinal cord/nerve root compression. These degenerative changes are not completely reversible but the further progression of these changes can be retarded with medical treatment and regular physiotherapy exercises. Usually the treatment goes in following lines: rest, lifestyle modifications (namely- avoiding pillow while sleeping, following a healthy diet plan, maintaining suitable posture while working on computer/driving, avoiding any activity that strikes neck discomfort), medications (that your physician prescribes) and most important physiotherapy ( in form of neck exercises, cervical traction if required along with local ultrasonics). I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care