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What Does The MRI Scan Report Suggest?
Question: what is a bilateral unconvertebral osteophyte and end plate osteophyte? (C5-6) Also, your interpretation of a non-specific finding that can be seen with muscle spasm - reversal of th4e normal cervical lordosis
Brief Answer:
Minor MRI findings
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for contacting us. I am happy to answer your questions about your MRI scan.
Bilateral unconvertebral osteophyte and end plate osteophyte essentially means normal 'wear and tear' findings for a 53 year old. Nothing to worry about.
When you have a neck strain or muscle spasm this leads to stiffness in the cervical spine region. This sometimes shows up as a reversal of the normal cervical spine curvature on x ray or MRI. I see such findings very frequently. Generally its nothing serious and responds to treatment.
Treatment might include a combination of the following - heat applications, anti-inflammatory medications, muscle relaxer medications, physical therapy, home exercises and stretches.
I hope this is helpful for you. Please message me back if you have any further questions.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Adrian Rawlinson MD
Minor MRI findings
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for contacting us. I am happy to answer your questions about your MRI scan.
Bilateral unconvertebral osteophyte and end plate osteophyte essentially means normal 'wear and tear' findings for a 53 year old. Nothing to worry about.
When you have a neck strain or muscle spasm this leads to stiffness in the cervical spine region. This sometimes shows up as a reversal of the normal cervical spine curvature on x ray or MRI. I see such findings very frequently. Generally its nothing serious and responds to treatment.
Treatment might include a combination of the following - heat applications, anti-inflammatory medications, muscle relaxer medications, physical therapy, home exercises and stretches.
I hope this is helpful for you. Please message me back if you have any further questions.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Adrian Rawlinson MD
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