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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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What Does The Following MRI Result Mean?

Hi doctor,this is what my MRI report reads. .1. Straightening of C-spine noted 2.Anterior and posterior osteophytosis noted at multiple levels. 3. Dessication is noted in all cervical intervertebral discs. 4. Annular tear noted at C3-4 , C5-6 C6-7 levels 5.Diffuse disc bulge causing thecal sac indentation and bilateral neural foramania narrowing noted at C2-6 level 7.Diffuse disc bulge causing thecal sac indentation and bilateral neural foramina narrowing noted C3-4 C4-5,C5-6,C6-7 levels F/S/o Cervical spondylosis with disc bulges at above mentioned levels. Please , in plain words how serious is my situation and what are non surgical treatment options available to me Carl.
posted on Fri, 23 Oct 2015
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dear Carl
Degeneration in the spine, either from degenerative disc disease or from osteoarthritis, is known as spondylosis.
in your case it appears to be fairly wide spread almost involving all the cervical area.
the seriousness oF the situation depends on the amount of symptoms you are having what symptoms you are having and how severe they are.
the only non surgical course of action in your case is use of a cervical collar at all times and physiotherapy with medications to control the symptoms
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What Does The Following MRI Result Mean?

dear Carl Degeneration in the spine, either from degenerative disc disease or from osteoarthritis, is known as spondylosis. in your case it appears to be fairly wide spread almost involving all the cervical area. the seriousness oF the situation depends on the amount of symptoms you are having what symptoms you are having and how severe they are. the only non surgical course of action in your case is use of a cervical collar at all times and physiotherapy with medications to control the symptoms