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What Does The MRI Results Indicate?

Looking for interpetation of MRI report in laymans terms. Impression: Central and right lateral disc herniation at L5/S1 which has increased since prior study and now effaces the ventral thecal sac and narrows the right neural exit foramina. This abuts the exiting nerve root on the right . Next L3/L4 moderate facet hypertrophy . mild diffuse disc bulge present. Congenital shortening of the pedicles. no spinal stenosis. Mild narrowing of the neural exit foramina right is greater than left.
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Hello

Report suggests degenerative disc disease of lumbo-scaral spine.
Degenerative changes occurs in spine due to aging and development of weakness in annulus fibrosis.

1.At L5-S1 level,there is disc herniation in central and right lateral region.
Findings has been increased in severity as compared to previous study and it is now touching the ventral thecal sac.Herniated disc is also abutting right exiting nerve roots.

2.At L3-4 level,there is moderate facet(bony joints in between two vertebra) hypertrophy.There is also mild diffuse disc bulge present with congenital shortened pedicles.There is mild narrowing of lateral neural foramen.

Majority of the cases of degenerative spine disease are benefited by physiotherapy,so you should try it first.Surgery should be the last option.

Treatment can be planned after consultation with neurologist.

Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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What Does The MRI Results Indicate?

Hello Report suggests degenerative disc disease of lumbo-scaral spine. Degenerative changes occurs in spine due to aging and development of weakness in annulus fibrosis. 1.At L5-S1 level,there is disc herniation in central and right lateral region. Findings has been increased in severity as compared to previous study and it is now touching the ventral thecal sac.Herniated disc is also abutting right exiting nerve roots. 2.At L3-4 level,there is moderate facet(bony joints in between two vertebra) hypertrophy.There is also mild diffuse disc bulge present with congenital shortened pedicles.There is mild narrowing of lateral neural foramen. Majority of the cases of degenerative spine disease are benefited by physiotherapy,so you should try it first.Surgery should be the last option. Treatment can be planned after consultation with neurologist. Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan