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What Does This X-ray Report Indicate?
May, 2010, an x-ray revealed the following: Slight DDD C4-5, severe DDD C5-6, C6-7, Large anteriro osteophtes C5-6 and C6-7 levels. Mared degenerative change facet joints bilaterally. Dens difficult to see but appears to be grossly normal. On the patient s right side, there is mild narrowing C3-4, moderate narrowing C4-5, and severe narrowing C5-6 neural foramina. On the patients s left side, there is moderate narrowing of the C4-5, severe narrowing C5-6, C6-7 neural foramina. In addition, there is loss of Lordosis. June 2015 a MRI was done and I am being referred to a neurosurgeon. No print out and still waiting for this appointment. I have headaches daily and severe stiffness with weekly and biweekly massages, physio did nothing to help. Pls advise me if this should be taken more seriously as I am patiently waiting for help. Thank you. Kat
Tue, 14 Apr 2020
Hello,
As per my clinical experience, the issue of MRI report indicates moderate to severe degenerative joint disorder involving cervical spine. As the physiotherapy and massage is not helping, my suggestions are:
- Cervical collar
- Better analgesic and anti-inflammatory medicines
- Disease modifying drugs as methotrexate or others
- Fusion surgery as last resort
However, when plates of MRI are available with you, kindly share them with me at any point of time for further reference and discussion.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
As per my clinical experience, the issue of MRI report indicates moderate to severe degenerative joint disorder involving cervical spine. As the physiotherapy and massage is not helping, my suggestions are:
- Cervical collar
- Better analgesic and anti-inflammatory medicines
- Disease modifying drugs as methotrexate or others
- Fusion surgery as last resort
However, when plates of MRI are available with you, kindly share them with me at any point of time for further reference and discussion.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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