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What Does This MRI Report Of Spine Indicate?

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Posted on Thu, 24 Sep 2015
Question: What does this MRI report of spine indicate?
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Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Findings suggests degenerative changes in cervical spine.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Findings suggests degenerative changes in cervical spine.
Degenerative changes are generally age related findings.It is due to chronic stress on annulus fibrosis.

From C3-4 to C6-7 level,there is mild disc bulge (posteriorly) which is touching
the thecal sac.
It is good that there is no definitive nerve root compression.

Majority of degenerative disc disease patients are benefited by conservative treatment in the form of physiotherapy,analgesics and muscle relaxants.
Surgery should be the last option.

As you have mild findings,you may only need conservative treatment only.
Physiotherapy helps in strengthening of muscles and it prevents further changes.

Ankle MRI is almost normal.Tiny erosion can be ignored.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Indu Kumar (13 hours later)
i will do surgery u suggest me best doctor in mumbai?
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Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
I suggest you to get complete evaluation by a neurosurgeon.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

I suggest you to get complete evaluation by a neurosurgeon.Based on reports,I don't think you will need surgery.
You can contact any renowned neurosurgeon.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Does This MRI Report Of Spine Indicate?

Brief Answer: Findings suggests degenerative changes in cervical spine. Detailed Answer: Hello Findings suggests degenerative changes in cervical spine. Degenerative changes are generally age related findings.It is due to chronic stress on annulus fibrosis. From C3-4 to C6-7 level,there is mild disc bulge (posteriorly) which is touching the thecal sac. It is good that there is no definitive nerve root compression. Majority of degenerative disc disease patients are benefited by conservative treatment in the form of physiotherapy,analgesics and muscle relaxants. Surgery should be the last option. As you have mild findings,you may only need conservative treatment only. Physiotherapy helps in strengthening of muscles and it prevents further changes. Ankle MRI is almost normal.Tiny erosion can be ignored. Get well soon. Hope I have answered your question. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX