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What Does This MRI Report Indicate?

What does broad based posterior disc bulge facet hypertrophy and ligament flava thickening combine to cause moderate lateral recess stenoses without significant foraminal narrowing or central spinal stenoses. A posterior annular fissure is present without a superimposed disc protrusion

posted on Thu, 15 Dec 2016

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Radiologist, Dr. SHALU MISHRA's Response

Hello,

Disc bulge, facet hypertrophy, ligament flavum thickening, stenosis is seen in spondylitis. You need orthopedician opinion for further evaluation.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shalu Mishra

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What Does This MRI Report Indicate?

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