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What Does Lateral Annular Tear In MRI Report Suggest?

I had an MRI done on my back because of an accident that I had 6/8/09. My back hurts everyday and I don't know how to read the MRI and the doctor says it is just arthritis. I never had arthritis before that accident. what does lateral annular tear mean
Mon, 1 Sep 2014
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Arthritis is inflammation with in the intervertebral joint, with reduced joint space, sclerotic margins in the x-ray. Annulus is the peripheral part of the intervertebral disc - when there is a loss of homogeny with defect is called tear (generally seen after traumatic cause / age related changes)

You do not have to have arthritis before - most probable chances of inflammatory changes post traumatic. Interventional procedure is recommended in this cases - if physiotherapy does not help.

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What Does Lateral Annular Tear In MRI Report Suggest?

welcome to Health care magic. Arthritis is inflammation with in the intervertebral joint, with reduced joint space, sclerotic margins in the x-ray. Annulus is the peripheral part of the intervertebral disc - when there is a loss of homogeny with defect is called tear (generally seen after traumatic cause / age related changes) You do not have to have arthritis before - most probable chances of inflammatory changes post traumatic. Interventional procedure is recommended in this cases - if physiotherapy does not help. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.