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What Does The Mri Report Regarding Neck Pain Indicate?

Hi, Dr. Mintz. I received an MRI report and I am a little unclear a to what this exactly means. Here is the report: Test MRI: CERVICAL SPINE W/O CONTRAST Result See description Description PROCEDURE: MRI CERVICAL SPINE W/O CONTRAST - 72141 CLINICAL: NECK PAIN TECHNIQUE: MRI OF THE CERVICAL SPINE The study was performed with T1-weighted imaging, as well as FLASH 2D imaging and T2-weighted imaging. COMPARISON: There are no recent comparison exams available at the time of dictation. FINDINGS: The study shows no evidence of Chiari malformation. There is impingement on the anterior subarachnoid space at the C3-C4, C5-C6 and C6-T7 levels with spinal canal narrowing and mild impingement on the cervical cord. There is disc space narrowing at C5-C6 and C6-T7 levels. The spinal cord in the cervical region shows no evidence of enlargement or abnormal signal intensity. There is also no evidence of syrinx.
Thu, 4 Sep 2014
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The neck is made up of small bones numbered from C 1 through C 7. There are small spongy discs between the bones which offer cushioning and flexibility to the neck region. In your case, the discs at C3 - C4, C5 - C 6 and C6 - C7 are mildly displaced backwards and are touching the covering of spinal cord with the possibility of spinal canal narrowing or pressure on the spinal cord, probably you have degenerated discs. This is causing the pain you experience. Initially neurogenic pain killers and restriction from heavy physical activity at the neck may give your relief. You may need to take physiotherapy also. If the symptoms are intense pain and numbness then surgical decompression needs to be done.
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What Does The Mri Report Regarding Neck Pain Indicate?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. The neck is made up of small bones numbered from C 1 through C 7. There are small spongy discs between the bones which offer cushioning and flexibility to the neck region. In your case, the discs at C3 - C4, C5 - C 6 and C6 - C7 are mildly displaced backwards and are touching the covering of spinal cord with the possibility of spinal canal narrowing or pressure on the spinal cord, probably you have degenerated discs. This is causing the pain you experience. Initially neurogenic pain killers and restriction from heavy physical activity at the neck may give your relief. You may need to take physiotherapy also. If the symptoms are intense pain and numbness then surgical decompression needs to be done.