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What Does this MRI Test Result Mean?

I had an MRI done and it says that the report is: there are advanced degenterative changes in thoratic spine, mainly involving lovwer thoratic spine, with disc narrowing and osteophyte formation. No paravertebral soft tissue shadows are seen. What does this mean??
Wed, 18 Feb 2015
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Hello

MRI findings suggests advance degenerative disc disease of thoracic spine.
Degenerative changes occurs due to aging and weakness in annulus fibrosis.

There are osteophytes noted in lower thoracic spine.Osteophytes are formed due to chronic pull on annulus fibrosis.
There is also loss of inter vertebral disc space.
Paravertebral soft tissue shadows appears normal.
Status of nerve roots are not mentioned in your query.These are important findings.

Majority of the cases of degenerative spine disease are benefited by physiotherapy and analgesics.You should try physiotherapy 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 this MRI Test Result Mean?

Hello MRI findings suggests advance degenerative disc disease of thoracic spine. Degenerative changes occurs due to aging and weakness in annulus fibrosis. There are osteophytes noted in lower thoracic spine.Osteophytes are formed due to chronic pull on annulus fibrosis. There is also loss of inter vertebral disc space. Paravertebral soft tissue shadows appears normal. Status of nerve roots are not mentioned in your query.These are important findings. Majority of the cases of degenerative spine disease are benefited by physiotherapy and analgesics.You should try physiotherapy first.Surgery should be the last option. Treatment can be planned after consultation with neurologist. Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan